Name: Michigan Cherry BBQ Meatballs (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 Egg; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Cherry preserves; 1/2 cup BBQ sauce; 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard

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Classic Michigan-style meatballs in a sweet and tangy cherry BBQ sauce, perfect for appetizers or a casual meal.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 9

Ingredients 11

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Meatballs
1 lb 450 g Ground beef
cup 120 mL Breadcrumbs
1 1 Egg
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Sauce
1 cup 240 mL Cherry preserves
cup 120 mL BBQ sauce
2 tbsp 30 mL Apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp 15 mL Brown sugar
1 tsp 5 mL Dijon mustard

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine all Meatballs ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
While meatballs are baking, prepare the Sauce. In a saucepan, combine all Sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Add baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
Serve immediately.