Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (smooth or chunky)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the Meatballs: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked and browned.
Prepare the Sauce
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer: Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Coat the Meatballs
- Add Meatballs to Sauce: Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the cranberry glaze. Toss gently to coat each meatball evenly.
- Simmer Together: Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 min.
- Cook Time: 25 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 meatballs
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 6g