Cranberry Sweet Sour Meatballs
Get ready to wow your taste buds with these irresistible Cranberry Sweet Sour Meatballs—a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender, oven-baked meatballs made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and aromatic spices, smothered in a luscious sauce crafted from cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and a touch of brown sugar and lemon juice for that signature sweet and sour zing. Ready in just 45 minutes, these meatballs make an ideal appetizer for holiday gatherings or a comforting main dish when served over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes. Quick to prepare, utterly delicious, and brimming with festive flair, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumb
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 can cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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 ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 3
Form the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the outside.
Step 5
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and bring to a simmer.
Step 6
Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce.
Step 7
Gently stir the meatballs to coat them evenly in the sauce. Let them simmer in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 8
Serve the cranberry sweet sour meatballs warm as an appetizer, or over rice or mashed potatoes as a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1348.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2198.1 |
| Total Fat 92.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 546.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5481.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 259.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 210.1g | |
| Protein 93.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 261.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1453.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories