Description
Experience a burst of sweet-tart flavor with these delectable pomegranate glazed meatballs—perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup pure pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each one.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- While meatballs are baking, whisk together pomegranate juice, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm pomegranate glaze until fully coated. Serve immediately with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter option. Add crushed red pepper to the meatball mixture for a spicy kick. Pomegranate molasses can enhance the glaze's depth if desired.