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Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

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  Published on December 20th, 2022
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Keto cranberry sauce meatballs
ChefRhonda PlataDifficultyIntermediateRating
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Try this festive meatball recipe for a delicious dinner or appetizer (serve with toothpicks). Baking the meatballs in the oven makes cooking them easy and hands-off, and you can throw together the cranberry sauce while they bake.

Yields5 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

5g
Net Carbs

Amount Per Serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g45%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 16g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 1 lb lean ground beef
 ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil(divided)
 4 garlic cloves(minced, divided)
 ½ yellow onion(finely chopped)
 2 cups frozen cranberries
 1 cup water
 2 tbsp keto maple syrup
 2 tbsp italian seasoning

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

In a shallow bowl, add the ground beef, half of the oil, half of the garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine. Form the beef into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

3

While the meatballs are in the oven, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for two to three minutes. Add the remaining garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.

4

Stir in the cranberries, water, maple syrup, and Italian seasoning. Cook for four to six minutes. The cranberries will start to pop. Reduce the heat and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.

5

Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat them. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Ingredients

 1 lb lean ground beef
 ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil(divided)
 4 garlic cloves(minced, divided)
 ½ yellow onion(finely chopped)
 2 cups frozen cranberries
 1 cup water
 2 tbsp keto maple syrup
 2 tbsp italian seasoning

Directions

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

In a shallow bowl, add the ground beef, half of the oil, half of the garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine. Form the beef into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

3

While the meatballs are in the oven, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for two to three minutes. Add the remaining garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.

4

Stir in the cranberries, water, maple syrup, and Italian seasoning. Cook for four to six minutes. The cranberries will start to pop. Reduce the heat and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.

5

Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat them. Enjoy!

Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
I am a Nurse, wife, and mom. I have spent over 20 years in Healthcare and always took care of everyone else. Finally, after years of yo-yo dieting and failed New Years' resolutions, and complete desperation, I found something that Finally worked for me. I have been doing this Keto/Low carb lifestyle for over 3 years and have lost over 100lbs. My goal was to bring this lifestyle to my family and we went from couch potatoes to our 1st 5k and have lost over 300 lbs. We still have a long way to reach our goals, but we strive to be better every day. I enjoy helping women bring this Keto/Low carb lifestyle to the family.

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