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Delicious Cranberry Meatballs with Honey Garlic Glaze

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These Cranberry Meatballs with Honey Garlic Glaze are a perfect blend of savory beef meatballs and a sticky, sweet, tangy glaze. Ideal for any occasion, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • Sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid overmixing.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  5. While the meatballs are baking, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the glaze thickens to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes. If using, stir in the sriracha now.
  8. Gently add the cooked meatballs to the saucepan with the glaze and toss until thoroughly coated.
  9. Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving platter and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Keywords: Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more honey or vinegar to taste. These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

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