Festive Cranberry-Glazed Meatballs Recipe
These festive meatballs are glazed with a tangy cranberry sauce, making them a perfect holiday appetizer. They're easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- fresh cranberries for garnish
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until fully cooked and golden-brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir until heated through, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer baked meatballs to the saucepan and toss until well-coated in the sauce.
- Serve on a platter and garnish with fresh cranberries and parsley.
Notes
Serve warm and garnish with fresh cranberries for a festive touch.