# 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 - Heat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and oregano in a large bowl until blended without overmixing.
03 - Shape the mixture into 24 uniform balls, approximately one heaping tablespoon each, and arrange on the baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
05 - Simmer cherry preserves, ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and crushed red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
06 - Transfer hot meatballs to a large bowl and gently toss with the warm cherry glaze until evenly coated.
07 - Serve immediately warm, optionally with cocktail picks.
