Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
These Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the perfect appetizer for any holiday gathering! Sweet, tangy, and with a little kick, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 meatballs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (14 oz) can cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup sriracha (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll 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 meatballs are baking, in a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, and sriracha. Heat over medium heat, stirring until well combined.
- Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are coated in the sauce.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the cranberry BBQ sauce.
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