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Festive Cranberry Meatballs for Holiday Gatherings

Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey or beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce canned or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey or beef with breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cranberry sauce mixture.
  • Heat the cranberry sauce mixture over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Once the meatballs are baked, transfer them to the saucepan and gently coat them in sauce.
  • Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.