Cranberry Orange Mini Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Mini Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef, Pork, Venison, Turkey Or Chicken; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 Tablespoons Grated Onion; 1 Egg, Whisked; 1/2 cups Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Corn Flakes Or Corn Meal; 1/4 cups Cashew Milk Or Almond Milk; 1/4 teaspoons Sage, Dried; 1/4 teaspoons Thyme, Dried; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 2 teaspoons Orange Zest, Or More, To Taste; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Jellied Cranberry Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Dry Sherry; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Grated

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef, Pork, Venison, Turkey Or Chicken
4 cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoons Grated Onion
1 Egg, Whisked
1/2 cups Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Corn Flakes Or Corn Meal
1/4 cups Cashew Milk Or Almond Milk
1/4 teaspoons Sage, Dried
1/4 teaspoons Thyme, Dried
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
2 teaspoons Orange Zest, Or More, To Taste
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Jellied Cranberry Sauce
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Dry Sherry
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Grated

1
For the meatballs: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Place the beef in a medium mixing bowl.
3
Grate the onion and garlic directly into the same bowl to collect the juice too.
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Add egg.
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Pulse the Chex cereal in a food processor until fine.
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Then soak the Chex in the milk for a few minutes.
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Add it into the meat.
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Add sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
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Mix thoroughly but gently.
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Dont over work.
11
Shape with a tablespoon so the meatballs are all approximately the same size.
12
Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet leaving a little space between them.
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Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until golden and cooked through and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
14
For the sauce: While meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce.
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Start with the listed amount of orange zest but you can add more to taste.
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Place all the sauce ingredients into a small saucepan.
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Heat over medium low heat, stirring occasionally.
18
Sauce will thicken up nicely and should be ready about the same time as the meatballs are cooked through.
19
Place the meatballs in the sauce and stir.
20
Serve warm.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Beef, Pork, Venison, Turkey Or Chicken, 4 cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Grated Onion, 1 Egg, Whisked, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange Mini Cocktail 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 Orange Mini Cocktail Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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