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Sweet Cranberry Orange Meatballs

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Festive meatballs glazed in a citrus-sweet cranberry sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

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  • 500 g ground meat (turkey or beef)
  • 60 g breadcrumbs
  • 60 g onion, finely chopped
  • 30 g celery, finely chopped
  • 30 g carrot, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 15 g fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 g) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) black pepper
  • 340 g cranberry sauce (1 jar)
  • 120 ml fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp (2 g) orange zest
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 g) Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey or beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, celery, carrot, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix everything gently until well combined.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cinnamon. Stir over medium heat until blended and simmering.
  6. Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the cranberry orange sauce and stir to coat.
  7. Allow to simmer in sauce for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, swap the meat for textured soy protein. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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