Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
3. 3 Roll mixture into 24 even-sized meatballs.
4. 4 Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. 5 Bake for 15 minutes.
6. 6 Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, mix cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.
7. 7 Simmer sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. 8 Remove meatballs from oven and transfer to a large bowl.
9. 9 Pour sauce over meatballs, toss to coat.
10. 10 Return meatballs to baking sheet and bake an additional 5 minutes.
11. 11 Serve hot.

Nutrition

Tips

• For a hands-off approach, bake meatballs directly in the sauce in a baking dish.
• These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with toothpicks for easy snacking.
• Pair with a crisp green salad for a light meal.

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