For a smoother sauce, consider using cranberry sauce without whole berries. Adjust the amount of jalapeño to suit your preferred level of spiciness. These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience. Store cooked meatballs and sauce separately until ready to serve.
Cranberry Jalapeño Meatballs
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS15
Ignite your taste buds with these Cranberry Jalapeño Meatballs! A delightful explosion of sweet and spicy flavors, these cocktail meatballs are guaranteed to be the star of any gathering. Prepare for a symphony of savory meat, tangy cranberry, and a kick of jalapeño that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate41 g
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Cholesterol83 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium1225 mg
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Fat24 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, place a baking rack on top of the foil, and spray the rack with cooking spray.
02
Step
10 mins
Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, jalapeño pepper, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Shape into meatballs using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking rack.
03
Step
17 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 16 to 18 minutes.
04
Step
8 mins
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat, whisk the chili sauce, cranberry sauce, jalapeño jelly, lemon juice, brown sugar, and garlic salt until melted, and the sauce starts to thicken. If sauce is too thick, just stir in a little water
05
Step
10 mins
Add the meatballs to the skillet, and simmer until meatballs are well glazed, about 10 minutes. Serve warm with a garnish of chopped parsley, if desired.
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Opal Ohara
Jun 28, 2025I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Delicious!
Brandt Leannon
Jun 23, 2025These were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and spicy.
Selmer Nader
Jun 12, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the meatballs turned out perfectly. Will definitely make again.
Rashawn Armstrong
May 1, 2025Great recipe! Used it for a potluck and received so many compliments!