Description
Discover how to make flavorful Cranberry Orange Turkey Meatballs in a skillet! This easy recipe will elevate your weeknight dinner game.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (450 g)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (60 g)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (8 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2 g)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (2 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (0.5 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (50 g)
- 1/4 cup apple juice (60 ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey (21 g)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (2 g)
- 1/2 cup beef broth (120 ml)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (15 g cornstarch + 15 ml water)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Cook the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add cranberries, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and orange zest.
- Stir the mixture and cook over medium heat until the cranberries begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are coated with the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thickened.
- Serve the cranberry orange turkey meatballs warm.
Notes
- Consider enhancing the flavor by using seasoned breadcrumbs or adding a touch of dried herbs to the meatball mixture.
- Ensure the meatballs are evenly coated in the cranberry orange sauce for a delightful sweet and savory taste.
- For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch mixture or extend the cooking time for further thickening.