Tender and juicy meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce – a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main dish!

– 1 lb ground beef

– 1 cup breadcrumbs

– 1 egg

– 1/4 cup milk

– 1 tsp salt

– 1/2 tsp black pepper

– 1 (14 oz) can whole cranberry sauce

– 1/4 cup brown sugar

– 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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1. – Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. – In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. – Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.

4. – Bake for 15-20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.

5. – In a saucepan, whisk together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

6. – Add the cooked meatballs to the cranberry sauce and stir to coat. Simmer for 5 minutes.

7. – Serve the cranberry sauce meatballs warm, either as an appetizer or over mashed potatoes or rice.

These meatballs can also be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating in the cranberry sauce.