Savory Herb & Garlic Meatballs with Maple Dijon Glaze

Thousand Hills

Servings

6-8

Tender, flavorful meatballs are seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, then finished with a sweet-and-savory maple Dijon glaze. Made with Thousand Hills regeneratively raised beef, this recipe works as a festive appetizer or a comforting main dish. 

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Thousand Hills 85/15 Ground Beef

  • 1 tbsp Thousand Hills Beef Tallow

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small yellow onion, finely grated or minced

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

  • 1 egg

  • ¼ cup flour

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  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

  • Pinch of sea salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, egg, and flour. Mix gently until combined — don’t overmix

  3. Roll into 1 ½ - inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temp 160°F).

  4. In a small saucepan, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon, vinegar, thyme, and salt. Simmer over low heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  5. Toss the baked meatballs in the warm glaze until evenly coated. Serve immediately — as an appetizer with toothpicks or over mashed sweet potatoes as a main dish.