Description
Sweet and tangy cranberry-glazed meatballs that are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a festive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until smooth and heated through.
- Add baked meatballs to the saucepan, tossing gently to coat in the glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.