Description
Savory ground beef meatballs coated in a sticky, tart cranberry and orange glaze. A perfect sweet-and-savory appetizer for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup canned cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and orange juice. Stir until bubbling.
- Pour the glaze over the baked meatballs and toss to coat completely.
- Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the glaze is sticky and reduced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American