Cranberried Meatballs

Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly savory, Cranberried Meatballs are the perfect crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering or weeknight dinner. These tender, oven-baked meatballs combine a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings. The star of the recipe is the luscious cranberry glaze—made with cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce—that coats the meatballs in a glossy, mouthwatering finish. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, this versatile dish can be served as a festive party appetizer or a hearty main course over rice. With its balance of bold flavors and easy preparation, Cranberried Meatballs are bound to become a favorite addition to your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
• 0.5 cup chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients gently using your hands or a spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.

Step 4

Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each meatball.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.

Step 6

While the meatballs bake, prepare the cranberry glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 7

Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to the saucepan with the cranberry glaze.

Step 9

Gently toss the meatballs in the sauce to coat them evenly.

Step 10

Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice for a main dish. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1229.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2610.9

Total Fat 145.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 767.4mg	0%
Sodium 4618.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 130.1g
Protein 158.8g	0%

Vitamin D 66.8IU	0%
Calcium 457.3mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 1372.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.0%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 27.2%