Cranberry Bbq Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cranberry Bbq Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup bottled chili sauce (such as Heinz); 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sauce from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 (14-ounce) cans cranberry jelly; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 pounds 85/15 ground beef; 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 large eggs; 6 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup bottled chili sauce (such as Heinz)
3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sauce from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 (14-ounce) cans cranberry jelly
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds 85/15 ground beef
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
6 tablespoons olive oil

1
Whisk together first 7 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepot over medium heat. Cook, whisking frequently, 12 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
2
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until softened. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; let cool 10 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon salt, beef, and next 4 ingredients. Mix thoroughly--by hand works best--and shape into 48 (3/4-ounce) balls.
3
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of meatballs. Cook 5 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining oil and remaining meatballs.
4
Heat sauce in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Adjust heat to maintain a very low simmer. Add meatballs (you may have to do this in 2 batches depending on the size of your pot), and simmer 7 minutes.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup bottled chili sauce (such as Heinz), 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Bbq Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Cranberry Bbq Meatballs

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