Tomato and Maple Meatballs

Prepare to elevate your dinner table with these irresistible Tomato and Maple Meatballs, a fusion of savory and sweet that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring a blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are seasoned to perfection with garlic, onion, and smoked paprika, creating a flavor-packed bite. The star of the recipe is the rich and glossy tomato-maple sauce, crafted with a hint of soy sauce, Worcestershire, and apple cider vinegar for a beautifully balanced glaze. Baked for simplicity and simmered to meld the flavors, these crowd-pleasing meatballs are tender, juicy, and bursting with robust taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve them as a mouthwatering appetizer or over rice or pasta for a cozy main dish. Ready in under an hour, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite! Keywords: Tomato Maple Meatballs, sweet and savory meatballs, baked meatball recipe, easy dinner recipes, ground beef and pork meatballs.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 medium Onion, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 cups Tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, minced garlic, grated onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they begin to brown on the outside. While the meatballs bake, prepare the sauce.

Step 5

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomato sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 7

Remove the meatballs from the oven and carefully transfer them into the skillet with the simmering sauce. Gently toss the meatballs until they are fully coated in the sauce.

Step 8

Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and spoon the remaining sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately as an appetizer or alongside your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1575 grams (1575.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3038

Total Fat 189.60g	243%
Saturated Fat 63.70g	319%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.70g
Cholesterol 804mg	268%
Sodium 6512mg	283%
Total Carbohydrate 165.10g	60%
Dietary Fiber 9.10g	33%
Total Sugars 75.50g
Protein 179.40g	359%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 372mg	29%
Iron 20mg	108%
Potassium 1827mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 21.4%