Xmas Cranberry Meatballs
Easy Christmas meatballs recipe Quick cranberry appetizer perfect for holiday parties
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 meatballs
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef, pork, or a mixture
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- ½ cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Splash of orange juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, and seasonings in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Use a small ice cream scoop to portion the meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat.
- In the same skillet, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the browned meatballs to the sauce. Simmer gently over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more brown sugar for sweetness, chili sauce for heat, or a splash of orange juice for brightness.
- Serve hot with toothpicks for easy snacking.