# Components:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/4 cup milk
05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
→ Cherry Glaze
10 - 1 cup cherry preserves or cherry jam
11 - 1/4 cup ketchup
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix gently until just combined.
03 - Shape mixture into 24 small meatballs (approximately 1 heaping tablespoon each) using damp hands. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine cherry preserves, ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
06 - Transfer baked meatballs to a large bowl, pour hot cherry glaze over them, and toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Serve warm, optionally with cocktail picks for easy handling.
