Cranberry Meatballs

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These cranberry meatballs are great and very simple to make if you are looking for something different for Thanksgiving. They also make a delicious side to turkey.

Submitted by Sarah
Updated on October 9, 2023
Meatballs in cranberry sauce in red cast iron pot
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 1 cup bread crumbs

  • ⅓ cup ketchup

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce

  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, eggs, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into small meatballs and arrange on a nonstick baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes, turning once.

  4. Meanwhile, combine cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan; heat and stir over low heat until smooth. Add meat balls and simmer for I hour. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

623 Calories
22g Fat
70g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 623
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 1188mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 70g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 49g
Protein 36g 71%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 696mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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