Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
The Cranberry BBQ Meatballs recipe offers a delicious mix of savory and sweet. It combines tender meatballs with a rich sauce made from barbecue and cranberry sauce.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Whisk
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1- pound mild country sausage
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- For the Cranberry BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup cranberry sauce canned or homemade
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- ● Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- ● In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, quick oats, finely diced onion, egg, milk, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- ● Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- ● Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked and browned.
- ● While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce.
- ● In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper (if using), garlic powder, and onion powder.
- ● Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is well blended and heated through, about 10 minutes.
- ● Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a large serving bowl or slow cooker.
- ● Pour the cranberry BBQ sauce over the meatballs, stirring gently to coat each meatball evenly.
- ● Serve hot as an appetizer or over rice for a main dish.
Notes
Ground turkey or chicken can be used in place of ground beef and sausage for a lighter version.