Description
Juicy, tender meatballs tossed in a tangy cranberry BBQ glaze—this dish is made for sharing. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or prepping game-day snacks, these saucy bites deliver big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated onion
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Sauce:
1 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
¾ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Optional: a pinch of chili flakes for heat
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until just combined. Form into 1-inch balls.
Bake meatballs for 15–18 minutes, until cooked through and browned.
While baking, whisk together cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and simmer for 5 minutes.
Toss hot meatballs in the warm sauce and serve in a bowl or on toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 Per 4–5 meatballs
- Sugar: 12g Per 4–5 meatballs
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g Per 4–5 meatballs
- Carbohydrates: 18g Per 4–5 meatballs
- Protein: 16g Per 4–5 meatballs
- Cholesterol: 70mg Per 4–5 meatballs