Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
These Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the perfect appetizer or main course for the holidays or any gathering. Sweet cranberry sauce gets a spicy kick, creating a unique and flavorful dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) can cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, sriracha, and apple cider vinegar.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the saucepan with the sauce.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to coat the meatballs evenly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Serve these meatballs as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main course over rice or mashed potatoes.
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