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Sticky Cranberry Glazed Meatballs

Juicy homemade meatballs simmered in a glossy, sweet and tangy cranberry glaze. The perfect holiday appetizer or party snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Cranberry Glaze
  • 14 oz cranberry sauce whole berry or jellied
  • 12 oz chili sauce Heinz style
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large saucepan or skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs and milk; let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, egg, spices, parsley, and the soaked breadcrumbs gently until combined.
  4. Form mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
  6. While meatballs bake, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and lemon juice in a large pot over medium heat.
  7. Simmer sauce for 5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  8. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat. Simmer for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can also make this in a slow cooker: Add cooked meatballs and sauce ingredients to the crockpot and cook on Low for 3-4 hours.