Description
Savory meatballs glazed in a tart and zesty cranberry-orange sauce. A perfect balance of sweet and savory for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry preferred)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll the meat mixture into 20 small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning frequently until seared on all sides.
- Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside. In the same skillet, pour in orange juice and scrape the bottom to remove browned bits.
- Stir in the cranberry sauce and orange zest. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return meatballs to the pan and toss to coat. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the glaze is sticky and meatballs are cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American