Description
These Holiday Spiced Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making them an ideal appetizer for your festive gatherings. The combination of cranberry sauce and spices creates a unique flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
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5. Form the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
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7. In a separate bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
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9. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
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11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and have an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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13. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These meatballs can also be made in a slow cooker. Simply combine the meatballs and sauce in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: meatballs, holiday, barbecue, appetizer