Description
Delicious meatballs infused with cranberries, providing a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 onion, sautéed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, sautéed onions, minced garlic, eggs, and herbs. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the meatballs: Wet your hands and form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, then transfer them to a baking dish.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, combine cranberries, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a splash of water. Bring to a boil until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Combine and bake: Pour the cranberry sauce over the meatballs and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes, until cooked through and flavorful.
- Serve and enjoy: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. Serve with whole grain rice or salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, cranberry, holiday recipe, festive dish