Description
Cranberry meatballs combine savory flavors with tart sweetness, perfect for parties or a cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs in a skillet and sear them over medium heat until browned on all sides.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the skillet and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve warm as a delicious appetizer for your guests.
Notes
Enjoy with toothpicks for easy serving and pair with mashed potatoes or steamed rice for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg