Best 6 Meatball Sauce With Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Meatball Sauce with Cranberry Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish combines savory meatballs smothered in a luscious cranberry sauce, creating a perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Whether you prefer classic meatballs crafted from ground beef or crave a more unique vegetarian version made with lentils, we have a recipe to satisfy every palate.

Get ready to explore a treasure trove of recipes that guide you through the art of crafting the perfect meatball sauce. Learn the secrets of creating tender and juicy meatballs, and discover how to make a luscious cranberry sauce that bursts with flavor. Our detailed instructions and helpful tips will ensure success, even for novice cooks.

For those with a preference for traditional flavors, our classic meatball sauce recipe uses ground beef and pork, simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with Italian herbs. If you seek a lighter option, our turkey meatball sauce offers a leaner alternative while maintaining a satisfying taste. And for a vegetarian delight, try our lentil meatball sauce, bursting with protein and packed with hearty vegetables.

Each recipe provides variations to suit your dietary preferences and culinary desires. Choose from a variety of cooking methods, including stovetop, oven, and slow cooker, to accommodate your schedule and kitchen setup. Explore the versatility of this dish by incorporating it into other culinary creations, such as spaghetti and meatballs, meatball subs, or even a hearty meatball soup.

Elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with our Meatball Sauce with Cranberry Sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, a special occasion feast, or a casual get-together. Let the tantalizing aroma fill your home as you create a memorable dining experience that will leave your guests craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14-oz.) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (10.5-oz.) jar hot jalapeño pepper jelly
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 (1-lb.) pkg. frozen beef meatballs
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk together cranberry sauce, pepper jelly, lemon juice, and garlic salt in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium, whisking until mixture melts and is well blended, about 4 minutes. Add meatballs, stirring to coat in sauce. Cover and continuing cooking over medium until meatballs are thawed and sauce is beginning to bubble, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is thickened giving the meatballs a glazed coating, about 6 minutes. Spoon meatballs on a platter; spoon additional sauce from pot over meatballs, and sprinkle evenly with jalapeño and parsley. Serve hot.

CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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Substituting French's® French-Fried Onions for bread crumbs, kicks this recipe up a notch. These meatballs are easy to make and much tastier than the frozen variety. Delicious with the traditional cranberry/chili sauce or your own favorite sauce.

Provided by Rick Liesmann

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggs
2 pounds ground beef
½ cup milk
1 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed French-fried onions (such as French's®)
1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce (such as Ocean Spray®)
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce (such as Heinz®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add beef, milk, onion, and salt; mix well. Sprinkle in crumbled fried onions and mix until evenly combined.
  • Form the mixture into 40 meatballs and place into a 9x13-inch and 9x9-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Blend cranberry sauce and chili sauce together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer.
  • Pour 2/3 of the sauce mixture over the meatballs. Brush the remaining sauce over to completely cover the meatballs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 688 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS



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My friends look forward to enjoying these chili sauce meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are never any leftovers! Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any holiday party. -Amy Scamerhorn, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first six ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add meatballs; cook until heated through, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Editor's Note: To prepare in a slow cooker, heat sauce ingredients as directed. Add sauce and meatballs to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. , Freeze Option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SLOW-BRAISED MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 slices white sandwich bread
1 cup whole milk
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 large egg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 bottle red wine
1 quart low-sodium beef stock
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
10 ounces frozen cranberries
1 orange, juice only

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Begin by preparing the meatballs. Remove crusts from bread and soak in milk.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine veal, beef and pork. Squeeze out excess milk and add bread, onion, garlic, thyme and egg. Season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Make small golf ball sized balls. Set a heavy-based roasting dish over medium-high heat. Add a 3-count of olive oil and brown meatballs. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes ensuring to brown meatballs evenly all over. Turn the heat up to high and add red wine and beef stock. Bring to a boil then cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in oven for 45 minutes basting the meatballs every 20 minutes. If all the liquid evaporates add some more beef stock as you go. When done, remove the meatballs and set aside. Set the pan with the braising liquid on the stove top over medium heat, add honey, mustard, caraway seeds and reduce until thick and syrupy. Finish with creme fraiche and season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Place cranberries with orange juice in a small saucepan and simmer until sauce is pulpy and thick - about 10 minutes. For an appetizer, serve meatballs skewered on toothpicks with cranberry sauce on the side.

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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These tender, flavor-packed meatballs are the perfect Thanksgiving party snack, but they'd also make an excellent meatball sub.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Thanksgiving     turkey     Cranberry     Cranberry Sauce     Sage     Meatball     Ginger     Dinner     Friendsgiving     Appetizer     Hors D'Oeuvre

Yield Makes 50 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground turkey
2 large eggs
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
4 teaspoons finely chopped sage, plus whole leaves for garnish (optional)
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 (14-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
  • Using your hands, mix pork, turkey, eggs, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, fennel, 4 tsp. chopped sage, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl until incorporated. Roll into 1" balls, making sure to pack firmly.
  • Transfer balls to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast meatballs until firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Using a pastry brush, generously coat meatballs with 1/3 cup cranberry sauce mixture. Return meatballs to oven and continue to bake until glaze is shiny and caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
  • Shake sheet to coat meatballs with sauce. Transfer remaining sauce to a serving bowl and transfer meatballs to a serving platter. Top meatballs with sage leaves before serving, if using.

CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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This is a great recipe for people who would like to try something different for Thanksgiving. It makes a delicious side to any kind of turkey dish, and is very simple to make.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup ketchup
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together the hamburger, bread crumbs, eggs, soy sauce, pepper, garlic powder and ketchup. Form into small balls and bake for 30 minutes.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, combine the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Simmer and stir until smooth. Add meat balls and simmer for I hour. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1431.6 mg, Sugar 50.6 g

Tips:

  • To make the best meatballs, use a combination of ground beef and pork. This will give them a more tender and flavorful texture.
  • Make sure to season the meatballs well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as Italian seasoning or onion powder, to your liking.
  • When browning the meatballs, be sure to do so over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Once the meatballs are browned, add them to the sauce and simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • For the cranberry sauce, be sure to use fresh cranberries. Frozen or canned cranberries will not give you the same tart and tangy flavor.
  • Add the cranberry sauce to the meatball sauce towards the end of the cooking time. This will help to prevent it from becoming too tart.

Conclusion:

This meatball sauce with cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce adds a tart and tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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