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Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Name: Irresistible Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or turkey; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup cranberry sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well-combined.
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a separate bowl, mix cranberry sauce and soy sauce until smooth.
Pour the cranberry sauce mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are well-coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and sauce is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a healthier option, use ground turkey or a vegetarian substitute. Always taste and adjust seasoning before baking.

Author: Sam Razal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 30mg