Description
Cranberry Meatballs offer a perfect fusion of sweet and savory flavors, featuring juicy meatballs enveloped in a tangy cranberry sauce. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, ensuring your guests will come back for seconds. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create an impressive meal that delights both the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 160°F).
- While meatballs bake, whisk together cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat until blended; simmer gently.
- Once the meatballs are done baking, toss them in the warm cranberry sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg