Cranberry Glazed Meatballs
These Cranberry Glazed Meatballs are a delicious high protein recipe for weight loss to enjoy all the flavors of the holiday season
Ingredients
Cranberry Sauce
- 16 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup cane sugar
Meatballs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and milk.
- Once combined, add the beef and pork. Use your hand to gently fold everything together until just combined. Don’t overmix the meat mixture.
- Spoon about ¼ cup mixture and form each meatball. Place onto the baking sheet and bake for about 15-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- While the meatballs are baking, pour the cranberry sauce ingredients into a skillet over medium high heat. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the cranberries have cooked down and the sauce has thickened.
- Pour the cooked meatballs into the sauce and toss.
- Serve alongside your favorite sides and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg