# 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 - Set the 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. Stir gently until just mixed to avoid overworking the meat.
03 - With damp hands, shape the mixture into 24 meatballs, about one heaping tablespoon each, and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
05 - Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherry preserves, ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
06 - Transfer the cooked meatballs to a large bowl. Pour the hot glaze over them and toss gently to evenly coat.
07 - Serve warm, optionally with cocktail picks for easy handling.
