Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
Deliciously tangy and sweet Cranberry BBQ Meatballs combine tart cranberry sauce with smoky barbecue flavors, perfect as a savory appetizer or a hearty main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce. Heat over medium heat until warm and combined.
- Remove meatballs from the oven and transfer them to the saucepan. Gently stir to coat all meatballs with the cranberry BBQ sauce.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or with rice or mashed potatoes for a main course.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the meat mixture or garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.