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“5-Star Cranberry Orange Glazed Meatballs – Irresistible!”

Cranberry Orange Glazed Meatballs

Sweet and tangy cranberry orange glazed meatballs make a perfect appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and orange zest.
  6. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Toss meatballs in the glaze and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh or canned cranberry sauce.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
  • Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer.

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