Description
Sweet and tangy cranberry-glazed meatballs that are perfect for holiday gatherings or a festive weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 (14 oz) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- While meatballs bake, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until smooth and heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer baked meatballs to a serving dish and pour the cranberry glaze over them, tossing gently to coat. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.