# 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)
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and oregano without overmixing.
03 - Using damp hands, form the mixture into 24 small meatballs, approximately 1 heaping tablespoon each, and arrange them evenly 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 crushed red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and bring to a simmer, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
06 - Transfer baked meatballs to a large bowl, then pour the hot cherry glaze over them. Gently toss to ensure even coating.
07 - Serve the glazed meatballs warm, optionally with cocktail picks.
