Description
Easy cranberry meatballs are a simple and delicious dish that combines savory meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, mix cranberry sauce and soy sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for less sodium.
- Fresh herbs can replace dried herbs if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy cranberry meatballs, meatball recipe, cranberry sauce, simple meatballs