Cranberry-Glazed Meatballs
A healthy and delicious meal featuring high-protein meatballs glazed with cranberry jam, served with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-friendly, Low-calorie, Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons Sour Cream
- 1/2 ounce Vidalia Onion Paste
- 10 ounces Ground Beef
- 1 unit Chicken Stock Concentrate
- 2 units Cranberry Jam
- 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 9 ounces Carrot
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 6 units Potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare and roast the carrots. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), wash and trim the carrots, then roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Boil and mash the potatoes. Dice, boil until tender, then mash with sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the meatball mixture by mixing ground beef, panko, garlic powder, onion paste, and salt; form into 10-12 meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs in a large pan until browned, about 4-6 minutes.
- Make the cranberry glaze by whisking together cranberry jam, chicken stock concentrate, and water, then simmer with the meatballs for 5 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots, drizzling sauce over the top.
Notes
This recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: meatballs, cranberry glaze, healthy dinner, high-protein, meal prep
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