Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, blending sweet-tart cranberry sauce with smoky barbecue flavors. These tender meatballs are perfect for any occasion, from game day snacks to holiday feasts. With a simple preparation process and a rich flavor profile, they’re sure to impress your guests while being easy enough for weeknight dinners. Serve them warm, and watch them disappear in a flash!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs (about two tablespoons each) and place them on the baking sheet, about an inch apart.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the warm sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sauté the chopped onion before mixing it with the ingredients. You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. If you like spice, add diced jalapeños or fresh herbs like parsley for added freshness.