Almost Grandma Alta's Meatballs Aka My Favorite Meatball Recipe

These sweet, moist, and tangy meatballs are almost exactly like Grandma Alta's famous recipe – I've just swapped in gluten-free breadcrumbs! Discover the secret ingredient that sets these apart: a touch of unexpected sweetness that will have you coming back for more. Get ready for the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in. Serving size is totally debatable – they're that good!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 465.3 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almost Grandma Alta's Meatballs Aka My Favorite Meatball

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
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  • 1 egg
  • ½ large onion, grated
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
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  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
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  • 1 lb ground pork
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth

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How to Make Almost Grandma Alta's Meatballs Aka My Favorite Meatball

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, ground pork, gluten-free breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  5. Place meatballs in a baking dish.
  6. In a saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Pour sauce over meatballs.
  8. Bake for 40 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
  9. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

124g

Fat

36g

Carbs

15g