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Quick Cranberry Meatballs: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Clara Walker
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
– 1 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce


Instructions

Creating Quick Cranberry Meatballs is straightforward. Follow these steps for a delicious result:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
5. Prepare Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until heated through and well blended.
6. Coat Meatballs: Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and toss them in the cranberry sauce until fully coated.
7. Serve: Return the coated meatballs to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to heat the sauce further.

Following these steps will guide you to create these incredible meatballs effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 25g