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Easy Cranberry Meatballs

Sean
These slightly sweet and savory cranberry meatballs are the perfect appetizer for any gathering. They are made with beef and pork and coated in a cranberry hoisin sauce. Bring these to any gathering and watch them disappear.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 36 meatballs
Calories 84 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 tablespoon scoop
  • Lined sheet pan with baking rack
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
 
 

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • ½ tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Cranberry Hoisin Sauce

  • 14 ounce cranberry sauce jellied, one can
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1½ tablespoons hot sauce
  • ½ tablespoon ground ginger

Instructions
 

Making the meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F, 200°C, or gas mark 6.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and cumin. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
    1 pound ground pork, 1 pound ground beef, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon oregano, ½ tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Use the 2-tablespoon scoop to portion out the meatballs. Roll into a ball and place onto the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.

Making the cranberry hoisin sauce

  • While the meatballs are cooking combine the cranberry sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, hot sauce, and ground ginger. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly and then remove from the heat.
    14 ounce cranberry sauce, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1½ tablespoons hot sauce, ½ tablespoon ground ginger
  • Place the meatballs in a large mixing bowl, pour the cranberry hoisin sauce on top and toss or stir to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword 30 minute recipe, Game Day, Holiday Party
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