Description
Delicious meatballs flavored with a sweet cranberry glaze and fresh herbs, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 beaten egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cranberry sauce for glazing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, milk, onion, and garlic.
- Chop fresh herbs and add to the meat mixture along with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- While the meatballs bake, heat cranberry sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Drizzle the warm cranberry glaze over the meatballs before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Gently mix the meat to avoid tough meatballs. Let meatballs rest for a few minutes after baking for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meatballs, cranberry glaze, herbs, family recipe, comfort food