Cranberry Meatballs Recipe
Discover an epic recipe for cranberry meatballs crafted by Molly blending savory flavors with tart cranberry sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams of ground beef (80/20 mix)
- 1 cup of whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs using a cookie scoop for uniform size.
- Sear the meatballs in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Place seared meatballs in a baking dish and cover with cranberry sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Optional: Thicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry for a thicker glaze.
Notes
A holiday favorite, Cranberry Meatballs by Molly offer a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, perfect for festive gatherings.