Easy Cocktail Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce Recipe

You’re not gonna believe how flavorful these meatballs are from Wyse Guide! They’re so easy to prep and taste so delicious; they will surely steal the spotlight. Coated in a flavorful cranberry sauce with a hint of citrus; these meatballs are the ultimate appetizer or side dish you can serve all year round. 

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What’s more, this recipe is quick and easy to make and only needs a few ingredients. You’ll also love the unique technique used in this recipe, and you’ll surely apply it whenever you make meatballs. Check out the video below to learn the step by step instructions.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp grated onion
• 1 clove of minced garlic
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork

For the Sauce:

• 12 oz bottled barbecue sauce
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup orange marmalade

Directions:

Step 1

To start, remove the crust of the bread slices, then tear them up into smaller pieces. Once done, add 1/4 cup whole milk, then mash the bread until paste consistency. Season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper. Next, add 2 tbsp grated onion, one clove of minced garlic, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and crack one egg. Mix well. Once done, add 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground pork. Mix in the meat well using your hands. Now, scoop the mixture, then roll it in your hands to make a meatball. Place it on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat until you finish up the mixture.

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Step 2

Now, in a preheated skillet with a little bit of oil, add the meatballs and brown the surface (about 3 to 5 minutes). Once done, place the meatballs back on the baking sheet, then pop them in the oven at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes. In the meantime, make the sauce. In the same skillet, add 12 oz bottled barbecue sauce, 1 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries, and 1 cup of orange marmalade. Mix well, then cook on a low simmer until cranberries begin to burst, making the sauce thick. Once the meatballs are fully baked, add them to the prepared sauce and toss. Serve and enjoy!

Easy Cocktail Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce Recipe