Description
Tender meatballs enveloped in a sweet and spicy cranberry chili sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 0.75 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5–1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust according to spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 14 oz can whole berry or jellied cranberry sauce
- 12 oz bottle Heinz chili sauce
- 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch diameter meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and chili powder. Heat over medium until simmering, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish. Place meatballs in a single layer and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove meatballs, pour cranberry chili sauce over them, and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meatballs, cranberry sauce, chili, holiday appetizer, comfort food