Cranberry Meatballs
These cranberry meatballs are a festive and flavorful appetizer or main course. The sweet and tangy cranberry sauce perfectly complements the savory meatballs for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs on all sides.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add meatballs to the cranberry sauce mixture and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a sweeter sauce, add a tablespoon of brown sugar. Serve over rice or pasta for a complete meal, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
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