Description
These Cranberry Glazed Meatballs are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish. Juicy meatballs are coated in a tangy cranberry glaze that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning)
- 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Make the Glaze: In the same skillet, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until smooth.
- Cook the Meatballs: Return meatballs to the pan, coat with the glaze, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice for a main dish.
Notes
- You can make these ahead and reheat in a slow cooker.
- Turkey or chicken can be used for a leaner option.
- For added spice, stir in a dash of hot sauce to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
