Best 10 Cranberry Special Meatballs Recipes

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Cranberry special meatballs is a delightful dish that combines the tartness of cranberries with the savory flavor of meatballs. This unique dish is perfect for special occasions or a simple weeknight meal. Made with ground beef, pork, and veal, these meatballs are packed with flavor and moisture. The addition of cranberries, orange zest, and spices gives them a unique and tangy taste. Served with a sweet and sour sauce, cranberry special meatballs are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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Whip up these delicious classic Cranberry Meatballs for the upcoming holidays. Completely homemade, super simple and bursting with savory-sweet flavor!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion (grated or finely chopped)
1 ½ pound ground pork (extra lean)
1 cup breadcrumbs (such as Panko)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup parsley (fresh, chopped)
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or store bought)
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoon brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine all the meatball ingredients together and mix well.
  • Wet your hands and form the mixture into medium size meatballs. You should end up with about 32 meatballs. Watch the video to see how to use a small ice cream scoop to make the meatballs.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160 F degrees.
  • While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet add all the sauce ingredients, stir and cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Turn down the heat and stir in the meatballs. Cook until heated through.
  • Garnish with parsley if preferred and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 736 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 4 meatballs

CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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Lots of people have asked me for this recipe, but I knew I had a real winner when my grandmother asked me for it! -Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cornflake crumbs
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground pork
SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first 8 ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. meatballs. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 20-25 minutes. Drain meatballs on paper towels. , In a large skillet, cook and stir sauce ingredients over medium heat until blended. Stir in meatballs; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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I don't remember where I got this recipe. I think I clipped it out a local newspaper. Great as an appetizer or as an entree

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 60 meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground round
1 cup corn flake crumbs
1/3 cup dried parsley flakes
2 eggs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
1 (1 lb) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce, i use heinz
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine meat ball ingredients blend well.
  • Form meatballs the size of walnuts.
  • Arrange in a single layer in baking dish.
  • Set aside Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat until smooth, stir frequently.
  • Pour over meatballs.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Serve in a chafing dish, provide toothpicks.
  • CROCK POT VERSION: Cook meatballs in 350F oven for 15-20 minutes with out the sauce.
  • Drain.
  • Place in crock pot, pour on the sauce.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • I serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked egg noodles.

CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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This is my mother-inlaws meatballs. We have them at every family gathering and my husband begs for them at home for a special treat, and will even call his mom just to make sure she is making them before we go over to their house! I hope you enjoy this simple but yummy concoction!

Provided by Lady Morrgian

Categories     Meatballs

Time 2h10m

Yield 50-60 meatballs, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce (we like Hines best)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
50 -60 meatballs (1 bag frozen or your own blend. )

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan or microwave slowly melt the cranberry sauce until it is very smooth. (Microwave normally takes about 2 min on %50 stirring every 45 seconds)
  • Mix in chile sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice and stir until well blended.
  • Mix with your meatballs and place in Crockpot on low for about 2hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 389.6, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 0.8

SLOW-BRAISED MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 slices white sandwich bread
1 cup whole milk
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 large egg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 bottle red wine
1 quart low-sodium beef stock
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
10 ounces frozen cranberries
1 orange, juice only

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Begin by preparing the meatballs. Remove crusts from bread and soak in milk.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine veal, beef and pork. Squeeze out excess milk and add bread, onion, garlic, thyme and egg. Season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Make small golf ball sized balls. Set a heavy-based roasting dish over medium-high heat. Add a 3-count of olive oil and brown meatballs. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes ensuring to brown meatballs evenly all over. Turn the heat up to high and add red wine and beef stock. Bring to a boil then cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in oven for 45 minutes basting the meatballs every 20 minutes. If all the liquid evaporates add some more beef stock as you go. When done, remove the meatballs and set aside. Set the pan with the braising liquid on the stove top over medium heat, add honey, mustard, caraway seeds and reduce until thick and syrupy. Finish with creme fraiche and season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Place cranberries with orange juice in a small saucepan and simmer until sauce is pulpy and thick - about 10 minutes. For an appetizer, serve meatballs skewered on toothpicks with cranberry sauce on the side.

CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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This is a great recipe for people who would like to try something different for Thanksgiving. It makes a delicious side to any kind of turkey dish, and is very simple to make.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup ketchup
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together the hamburger, bread crumbs, eggs, soy sauce, pepper, garlic powder and ketchup. Form into small balls and bake for 30 minutes.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, combine the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Simmer and stir until smooth. Add meat balls and simmer for I hour. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1431.6 mg, Sugar 50.6 g

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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It's not a party without the meatballs, and we've got the perfect sweet, tangy and spicy meatball recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
1 (12 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (10.5 ounce) jar Red Pepper Jelly
2 tablespoons brown sugar
A few shakes of hot sauce
1 (32 ounce) bag Farm Rich® Frozen Meatballs

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except for meatballs in slow cooker. Add meatballs and stir to coat them well. Set the slow cooker on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 2-2 1/2 hours.

FAVORITE CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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Although this recipe is perfect for the holiday season, plan to use it all year-round-cranberries add "zing" to menus anytime. And, if you're looking for an appetizer idea, shape the meatballs smaller and serve with party picks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 main-dish servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup crushed saltines
1/2 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
Cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first six ingredients. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine cranberry sauce and tomato soup. Heat through. Add meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. Serve with rice or noodles. May also be used as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts :

MINI CRANBERRY BBQ MEATBALLS



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Transform ordinary meatballs into something special with our Cranberry BBQ Meatballs recipe. Just combine barbecue and cranberry sauces together to give these Cranberry BBQ Meatballs their sweet and tangy flavor!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 36m

Yield 25 servings, 2 meatballs each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 bottle (17.5 oz.) KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1 can (14 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Cover 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil; spray with cooking spray. Mix meat, stuffing mix, water and eggs just until blended. Shape into 50 (1-1/2-inch) meatballs; place on prepared pans.
  • Bake 16 min. or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, bring barbecue sauce and cranberry sauce to boil in large saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add meatballs to sauce; stir to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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Balance out rich and creamy party dips with Slow-Cooker Cranberry Meatballs! These delicious Slow-Cooker Cranberry Meatballs are tart and tangy thanks to BULL'S-EYE barbecue sauce, whole berry cranberry sauce and a half-cup of real cranberries.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 21 servings, 3 meatballs each

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg. (16 oz. each) appetizer-size frozen fully cooked meatballs
1 can (14 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 small onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Combine remaining ingredients; pour over meatballs. Stir to evenly coat meatballs with sauce. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on HIGH 2 to 3 hours (or on LOW 4 to 6 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter meatball, use a combination of ground pork and ground beef.
  • Add some grated onion or minced garlic to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or rice.
  • Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce, such as cranberry sauce, gravy, or marinara sauce.

Conclusion:

Cranberry meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to serve, give cranberry meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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