Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs Recipe: A Delicious Appetizer

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 eggs eggs
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce (such as Ocean Spray®)
• 1.5 cups ketchup
• 2.5 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and gather all necessary ingredients.
2. In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, onion, soy sauce, and garlic powder until well mixed.
3. Roll the meat mixture into evenly sized meatballs, approximately 2 teaspoons each, and arrange them in a large, deep baking dish.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are nicely browned. Drain off any excess grease.
5. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook and stir until the cranberry sauce is melted and the sugar is fully dissolved. Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs.
6. Continue baking in the oven for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce has formed a luscious glaze and the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
7. Serve immediately and savor the delightful flavors!

Nutrition

• Calories: 168 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 15 g
• Sodium Content: 371 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Cholesterol Content: 46 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g