Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While baking, combine cranberry sauce and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Serve meatballs warm with cranberry sauce drizzled on top or as a dip.
Notes
- You can prepare meatballs ahead of time and reheat before serving.
- For a healthier option, bake or broil instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Bake, Simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 160 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg