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Festive Cranberry Meatballs
These festive cranberry meatballs are a simple and flavorful appetizer for any holiday gathering. Tender beef meatballs are baked and then simmered in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, making them a true crowd-pleaser.
👥 32 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Mateo Ramirez📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, Panko breadcrumbs, eggs, ⅓ cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Gently mix with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Panko breadcrumbs1 cuplarge eggs2⅓ cup ketchupketchup1 cupWorcestershire sauce2 tablespoons
3
Roll the mixture into approximately 32 medium-sized meatballs and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake for 20 to ⏱️ 25 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached.
5
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet, combine the cranberry sauce, 1 cup of ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
cranberry sauce2 cups⅓ cup ketchupketchup1 cup
6
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently.
7
Once cooked, transfer the baked meatballs directly into the skillet with the simmering sauce. Stir gently to coat all the meatballs.
8
Let the meatballs cook in the sauce for a few more minutes until heated through. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
calories
280 calories
fat Content
15g fat
serving Size
4 meatballs
fiber Content
1g fiber
sugar Content
15g sugar
sodium Content
450mg sodium
protein Content
18g protein
carbohydrate Content
20g carbs
saturated Fat Content
6g saturated fat
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