Jalapeno Cranberry Meatballs using Leftover Cranberry Sauce
If you find yourself with leftover Thanksgiving cranberry sauce, here is what to make with it: jalapeno cranberry meatballs! This easy 20-minute recipe combines 7 ingredients together for a delicious, tangy BBQ meatball. They make a perfect appetizer or dinner addition for an easy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce, divided
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, ¼ cup cranberry sauce, ¼ cup bbq sauce, egg, oat flour, minced jalapeno, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Using a small scoop, scoop the meatball mixture and roll it into balls (will make around 36 small meatballs). Distribute evenly between the prepared baking sheets.
- Mix the remaining cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce together and set aside.
- Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes, and remove the pans from the oven. Combine the cooked meatballs in 1 pan in a single layer, drizzle the cranberry BBQ sauce over the top, and give it a gentle stir. Bake for 3 more minutes and then serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 414mg, Potassium: 440mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 97IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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