Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar; bring to a simmer.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce, toss to coat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can make the meatballs ahead and reheat in the cranberry sauce before serving.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 85 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
