# What You Need:
→ 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 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
→ Cherry Glaze
10 - 1 cup cherry preserves or cherry jam
11 - 1/4 cup ketchup
12 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano until just combined without overmixing.
03 - With damp hands, shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs, about 1 heaping tablespoon each, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake the meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes until browned and thoroughly cooked.
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 simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
06 - Transfer the baked meatballs to a large bowl, pour the hot cherry glaze over them, and gently toss to coat evenly.
07 - Serve the glazed meatballs warm, optionally with cocktail picks.
