Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
These Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are a flavorful combination of sweet and spicy, perfect as an appetizer or a main course. The cranberry BBQ sauce adds a festive twist to classic meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, and sriracha. Heat over medium heat until simmering.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Serve these meatballs as an appetizer with toothpicks, or as a main course over rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.