Cranberry Sweet and Sour Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
383 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cranberry Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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Cranberry Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a sweet and tangy appetizer perfect for the holidays! Use up leftover cranberry sauce in this quick and easy recipe. They make the perfect appetizer during the holidays or anytime of the year! There’s something special about cranberry sauce mixed with the hoisin sauce (Asian BBQ sauce) it's sweet, tangy and smoky. Just perfect! It's a set it and forget it recipe. The sauce comes together quickly in one pot and you can even use frozen store bought meatballs! Simply add all the ingredients to a pot, simmer and keep warm until ready to serve.
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Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs turkey meatballs (cooked, homemade or store bought, or beef, or plant based 'meatballs')
Sauce
- 1 can cranberry sauce (348mL can, or 1 ½ cups homemade cranberry sauce)
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce (or smokey BBQ sauce)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce (more or less to taste)
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoon ginger (minced)
Garnish
- parsley (chopped, to garnish, optional)
- green onion (sliced, to garnish, optional)
Homemade Turkey Meatballs
- 2 pounds ground turkey (or ground chicken, or ground beef if preferred)
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 8 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (red pepper flakes)
- 4 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon pepper (ground)
Instructions
- If using homemade meatballs, preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 sheets pans with parchment paper. In a large bowl add all of the meatball ingredients. Gently mix until just evenly combined. Do not over mix or the meatballs will be tough. Measure ½ tablespoon of the turkey and gently roll into small meatballs. Place each meatball on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart. The meatballs will shrink slightly while cooking so they can be fairly close together. Repeat with remaining meat until all meatballs are shaped. Bake the meatballs until cooked through and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a large saucepot or frying pan (slow cooker cooking method in notes), add all of the sauce ingredients. Mix until evenly combined. Bring the sauce to a simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Add in the cooked meatballs and simmer for another 5 - 10 minutes (ideally 1 hour or longer for the meatballs to tenderize and absorb the flavor).
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and/or green onion, optional, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- SLOWER COOKER METHOD
- Add all of the sauce ingredients to your slow cooker. Mix until evenly combined.
- Add frozen precooked meatballs into the slow cooker and mix until the meatballs are evenly combined. Ensure all of the meatballs are submerged in the sauce. Depending on the size of your slow cooker add ¼ - ½ cup of water to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 3-4 hours, or until the sauce is bubbly and the meatballs are heated through.
- Once fully cooked, switch your slow cooker to the keep warm setting until ready to serve.
- Garnished with fresh chopped parsley and/or green onion, optional, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1103mg
(46%)
Potassium
93mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1103mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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