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Cranberry Orange Glazed Meatballs

Sweet-tart cranberry and orange glaze turns tender meatballs into a festive appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 279
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb 680 g lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup 55 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup 80 ml milk
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 can 14 oz / 397 g whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml orange juice
  • 1 tbsp 15 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder just until combined. Shape into 24 meatballs.
  3. Bake for 13 to 16 minutes, until the centers reach 160°F (71°C).
  4. Simmer cranberry sauce, orange juice, vinegar, and zest in a large skillet for 5 minutes. Add meatballs and toss over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

Notes

Estimated nutrition per serving is shown in this recipe’s nutrition information. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Optional toppings, extra side dishes and unspecified added salt are excluded from the base estimate.