Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
These spicy cranberry BBQ meatballs are a flavor explosion! Sweet cranberry sauce meets smoky barbecue and a touch of heat for a unique and delicious appetizer or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- 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 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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 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 meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, sriracha, and apple cider vinegar.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once meatballs are cooked, add them to the saucepan with the sauce.
- Toss to coat the meatballs evenly.
- Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Serve these meatballs as an appetizer with toothpicks, or as a main course over rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
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