Description

Elevate your holiday gatherings with these Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs. Juicy meatballs enveloped in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce create an irresistible aroma that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect as appetizers or a main course, these festive bites are not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, adding a pop of color to your holiday spread. Get ready for compliments as these delightful morsels become the star of your celebration.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about one inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Heat a skillet over medium heat with oil. Add meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
In another bowl, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; mix well.
Pour the sauce over browned meatballs in the skillet. Cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes until heated through.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer/Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider using ground turkey instead of beef or adding spices like cinnamon. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days; reheat before serving.