Christmas Cranberry Meatballs Recipe
This Christmas Cranberry Meatballs Recipe brings holiday cheer to every bite. Juicy meatballs simmer in a tangy, sweet cranberry glaze.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Cranberry Sauce:
- 1 cup cranberry sauce whole berry
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine beef, pork, egg, and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Form small, even meatballs by hand.
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, add cranberry sauce and ketchup.
- Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce.
- Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, coating each meatball well.
- Serve warm with extra sauce on top.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberry sauce for richer flavor.
- Don’t overmix the meat; keep it tender.
- Try turkey instead of beef for leaner meatballs.
- Add chili flakes for a mild spicy kick.
- Prepare the sauce a day ahead for deeper taste.