Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons grated onion; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce (such as Ocean Spray(R)); 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 2 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, grated onion, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Pinch off about 2 teaspoons of meat mixture per meatball and roll into small meatballs. Arrange meatballs in a large, deep baking dish.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned, about 25 minutes. Drain excess grease.
4
Combine jellied cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir the sauce until cranberry sauce has melted and brown sugar has dissolved.
5
Pour the sauce over meatballs and bake until sauce forms a glaze and meatballs are no longer pink inside, 25 to 30 more minutes.

788

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs

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