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