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Best Cranberry Beef Meatballs with Honey Garlic Glaze

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These Cranberry Meatballs with Honey Garlic Glaze are a delightful blend of savory beef and tangy cranberries, perfect for any occasion. The sticky, glossy glaze elevates each meatball into a gourmet treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 onion, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
  • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup non-alcoholic cranberry juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, finely minced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Mix until just combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into uniform, bite-sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  3. For the baking method, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 18-22 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  4. For the stovetop method, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides until cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs are cooking, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and apple cider vinegar in a medium saucepan. Add non-alcoholic cranberry juice if desired.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the glaze thickens.
  7. Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully add them to the saucepan with the glaze and gently toss to coat.
  8. Let the meatballs simmer in the glaze for another 5-10 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. For crispier meatballs, sear them in a hot skillet before baking. Adjust the glaze consistency with cornstarch or water as needed.

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