Description
These Cranberry Glazed Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish. Tender meatballs are coated in a tangy cranberry glaze that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Shape into meatballs and bake for 20 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Heat until smooth.
- Coat and Serve: Add baked meatballs to the glaze, simmer for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use turkey for a lighter option.
- These meatballs are versatile and can be served as appetizers or over rice as a main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
