Christmas Cranberry Meatballs Recipe
The holidays are all about tasty food and warm moments. This Christmas Cranberry Meatballs Recipe is a perfect dish for your festive table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can 14 oz cranberry sauce
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Make the meatballs
- In a bowl, mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roll the mix into small balls. Place them on a baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake meatballs for 18–20 minutes until browned. You can also cook them on a pan if you like.
Make the cranberry sauce
- In a saucepan, add cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Stir and cook on medium heat until smooth.
Mix and simmer
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce. Stir gently so they are coated well. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and sticks to the meatballs.
Serve and enjoy
- Place the meatballs on a plate. Garnish with parsley if you like. Serve hot and enjoy the festive flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh beef for soft meatballs.
- Don’t overmix the meat.
- Bake them instead of frying for less oil.
- Add a little orange zest for extra flavor.
- Keep sauce warm before serving.