Creating Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs can be done effortlessly by following these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
4. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
5. Place Meatballs: Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
6. Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
7. Prepare Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, combine the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth and warmed through.
8. Add Meatballs to Sauce: Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the saucepan and gently toss to coat with the cranberry sauce mixture.
9. Simmer: Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
10. Serve: Serve the meatballs warm and enjoy!

By following these easy instructions, you’ll have a delicious batch of Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs ready to wow your guests!