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cocktail meatballs cranberry chili sauce

30-Minute Cocktail Meatballs Cranberry Chili Sauce – Irresistible Party Hit


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 meatballs 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Delicious cocktail meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy cranberry chili sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Shape into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  6. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and stir gently.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use ground turkey instead of beef.
  • For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce.
  • Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: cocktail meatballs, cranberry chili sauce, appetizer, party food