Savory Cranberry Glazed Meatballs

Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 1 hour

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes

Description:

These delicious meatballs are made with a savory blend of ground beef and pork sausage, cooked to perfection and then smothered in a tangy cranberry-tomato sauce. The sauce, crafted from two varieties of canned jellied cranberries and tomato soup, offers a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to the savory meatballs. This recipe is a fantastic way to utilize leftover canned cranberries, especially after the holiday season.

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Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 lbs ground beef
• 8 oz pork sausage
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 eggs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans jellied cranberry sauce (cranberry and cran-raspberry)
• 1 can tomato soup
• 1 cup water

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 507.1
• Fat: 28.1g
• Saturated Fat: 10.3g
• Cholesterol: 160.9mg
• Sodium: 664.5mg
• Carbohydrates: 31.5g
• Fiber: 1.8g
• Sugar: 17.6g
• Protein: 30.8g

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Meatballs:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, pork sausage, finely chopped onion, eggs, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
   • Shape the mixture into 34 meatballs, each approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

3. Bake the Meatballs:

   • Grease a baking sheet (15 1/4 x 10 1/4 x 3/4-inch) and arrange the meatballs evenly on it.
   • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and browned.

4. Prepare the Cranberry-Tomato Sauce:

   • In a Dutch oven or large pot, combine both cans of jellied cranberry sauce and the can of tomato soup. Use a potato masher to mix them together thoroughly.
   • Add 1 cup of water to the cranberry-tomato mixture and stir until well combined.

5. Combine Meatballs with Sauce:

   • Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the Dutch oven with the cranberry-tomato sauce.

6. Simmer:

   • Cover the Dutch oven and cook the meatballs in the cranberry-tomato sauce over low heat for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the cranberry meatballs hot, accompanied by freshly cooked mashed potatoes for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Tips:

• For optimal flavor, use seasoned ground pork sausage with garlic, sage, salt, pepper, and onion already incorporated into the sausage.
• These cranberry meatballs make a perfect dish for gatherings or family dinners, and they can also be prepared in advance and reheated when needed.
• Experiment with different types of jellied cranberry sauce for variations in flavor, though regular cranberry sauce will work just as well if cran-raspberry is unavailable.
• Don’t skip the step of baking the meatballs before simmering them in the sauce, as this ensures they are cooked through and adds a nice texture to the final dish.

Enjoy these delightful cranberry meatballs as a flavorful and comforting addition to your mealtime repertoire!