Description
Delicious meatballs coated in a sweet cranberry glaze for a perfect appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork or beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated but do not overwork the mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Shape the Meatballs: Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 20-25 meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: In a skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides. Ensure they are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Cranberry Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is smooth and bubbling.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Add the cooked meatballs to the saucepan with the cranberry glaze. Stir gently to coat all the meatballs with the sauce. Let them simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of allspice to the meatball mixture.
- If you prefer a smoother glaze, blend the sauce ingredients before adding to the saucepan.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
- These meatballs can also be made ahead and reheated, making them perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg