Honey and Cranberry Glazed Meatballs

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Serves: 4

Savor the flavors of autumn with these Honey and Cranberry Glazed Meatballs, perfect for your Thanksgiving feast. Tender meatballs, seasoned with aromatic spices, are baked to perfection and then smothered in a luscious cranberry sauce. The cranberries burst with tangy sweetness, enhanced by hints of orange, honey, and warm cinnamon. The glaze, kissed with balsamic vinegar and a touch of rosemary, adds a delightful savory note. These meatballs are a deliciously festive addition to your autumnal celebrations.

Ingredients

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Thomas Farms Meatloaf Mix

Meatballs

1 package Thomas Farms Meatloaf Mix
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Cranberry Sauce

2 cups frozen or fresh cranberries
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 sprig of fresh rosemary

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine the meatball mix with the spices, egg and breadcrumbs in a bowl and form into 12-16 equal-sized meatballs.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-8 minutes.
Turn off the heat and place the pan in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through (160 degrees F).
While the meatballs are in the oven, make the cranberry sauce. Add the cranberries, orange juice, honey, cinnamon, balsamic vinegar and rosemary to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the cranberries burst and thicken, about 10 minutes. Smash the cranberries with a potato masher and stir to mix the sauce. Turn off the heat.
Top the meatballs with the glaze and enjoy!

Ingredients

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Thomas Farms Ground Beef

Meatballs

1 package Thomas Farms Ground Beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Cranberry Sauce

2 cups frozen or fresh cranberries
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 sprig of fresh rosemary

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine the ground beef with the spices, egg and breadcrumbs in a bowl and form into 12-16 equal-sized meatballs.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-8 minutes.
Turn off the heat and place the pan in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through (160 degrees F).
While the meatballs are in the oven, make the cranberry sauce. Add the cranberries, orange juice, honey, cinnamon, balsamic vinegar and rosemary to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the cranberries burst and thicken, about 10 minutes. Smash the cranberries with a potato masher and stir to mix the sauce. Turn off the heat.
Top the meatballs with the glaze and enjoy!