Name: Cranberry Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-486644H31M51S
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cup bread crumbs; ⅓ cup ketchup; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tbsp soy sauce; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp garlic powder; 1 (16 oz) can jellied cranberry sauce; 1 (18 oz) bottle BBQ sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar (or to taste); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 

Cranberry Meatballs

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Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly saucy—these cranberry meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for holiday parties, game day, or an easy dinner, they combine juicy beef with a sticky, flavorful glaze that hits all the right notes. One bite and they’ll be the talk of the table.

Author: Mason Hartman
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30–40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Yield: 6–8 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs lean ground beef

1 cup bread crumbs

⅓ cup ketchup

2 large eggs, beaten

2 tbsp soy sauce

¼ tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

For the Sauce:

1 (16 oz) can jellied cranberry sauce

1 (18 oz) bottle BBQ sauce

2 tbsp brown sugar (or to taste)

1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, eggs, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic powder. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.

Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake meatballs for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through.

Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Heat over medium, stirring until smooth.

Combine & Simmer: Add baked meatballs to the sauce. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully coated and flavorful.

Serve: Great as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 450–500
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 25g

Find it online: https://minikitchenmagic.com/cranberry-meatballs/