Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (or beef/pork blend)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry — either works)
• 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
2. Roll into 1–1.5 inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
4. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
5. Add brown sugar for sweetness or vinegar for extra tang — adjust to taste.
6. Let simmer 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
7. Add cooked (or thawed pre-cooked) meatballs to the sauce, coating evenly.
8. Let simmer together 5–10 minutes so flavors meld.
9. Transfer to a serving dish or keep warm in a slow cooker for parties.