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Quick Cranberry Meatballs

Quick Cranberry Meatballs (Christmas Recipe)
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This Christmas, delight your guests with Quick Cranberry Meatballs—an irresistible appetizer that combines the savory flavors of lean ground beef with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, these meatballs are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can create a dish that feels like home-cooked comfort food while impressing everyone at the table. Serve them warm with extra sauce on the side for dipping, and watch as they quickly become a crowd favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 small onion (grated or finely diced)
  • 1 ½ pounds very lean ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (like panko)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or packaged)
  • 1 cup tomato ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into bite-sized meatballs (about one inch in diameter) using your hands.
  3. Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. While the meatballs are baking, combine cranberry sauce, tomato ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until heated through.
  5. Toss the cooked meatballs in the warm sauce before serving.

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