Cranberry Meatballs a La Alma
Get ready to fall in love with the irresistible combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in Cranberry Meatballs a La Alma! This crowd-pleasing recipe features a mix of tender ground beef and pork, infused with rich aromatics like garlic and onion, and perfectly seasoned for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. The star of the dish is the luscious cranberry sauce glaze, made with whole berry cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for that perfect balance of sweetness and zesty tang. Baked to golden perfection and simmered in the sauce, these meatballs are as versatile as they are delicious—serve them as a standout party appetizer or pair them with creamy mashed potatoes for a cozy, comforting main course. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe is perfect for both easy weeknight dinners and special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Using damp hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cranberry sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the sauce is smooth and warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the saucepan with the cranberry sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
Simmer the meatballs in the sauce on low heat for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
