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Festive Xmas Meatballs

Christmas Meatballs

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Festive meatballs recipe Easy Xmas appetizer Holiday party food

Ingredients

  • Ground beef (80/20)
  • Ground pork
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Egg
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Brown sugar
  • Dijon mustard
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Instructions

  • Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and rosemary in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Form the meat mixture into meatballs using wet hands. A cookie scoop helps to create uniform meatballs.
  • Brown the meatballs in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes or in a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil.
  • In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the browned meatballs to the cranberry-balsamic glaze. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.