Beef Meatballs with Cherry Bourbon Glaze, Rustic Sweet Potato Mash, and Warm Corn-Scallion Salad

Name: Beef Meatballs with Cherry Bourbon Glaze, Rustic Sweet Potato Mash, and Warm Corn-Scallion Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Comida Estadounidense
Ingredients: 1.1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 1 cup yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup cherry preserves; 1/4 cup bourbon; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 lb 12 oz sweet potatoes; 3 tbsp butter; 1/3 cup milk; 2 cups corn kernels; 3/4 cup red bell pepper; 1/4 cup scallions; 1 tbsp lemon juice

An original American-inspired recipe featuring juicy beef meatballs glazed in a sweet-savory cherry bourbon sauce, served with rustic buttery sweet potato mash and a warm corn, scallion, and pepper salad. Comforting, flavorful, and ideal for a special homestyle dinner.

25 minPrep

40 minCook

65 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g ground beef (preferiblemente 85/15)
60 g breadcrumbs (simple)
1 unit egg (beaten)
150 g yellow onion (finely chopped, divided)
3 cloves garlic (chopped, divided)
10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
8 g salt (divided)
3 g black pepper (divided)
2 g smoked paprika
30 ml vegetable oil (divided)
80 g cherry preserves
60 ml bourbon
15 ml apple cider vinegar
15 ml Worcestershire sauce
10 g Dijon mustard
800 g sweet potatoes (pelados and diced)
40 g butter (divided)
80 ml milk (whole or al 2%)
300 g corn kernels (fresh or congelado)
120 g red bell pepper (en cubitos)
30 g scallions (sliced)
15 ml lemon juice

Nutrition facts

per serving

610 kcal

Calories

28 g

Protein

43 g

Carbs

33 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

38 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggsMustardSulfites

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with some of the vegetable oil.
2
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, half of the chopped yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix just until combined.
3
Shape into 16 evenly sized meatballs and place them on the prepared tray. Brush or drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
4
Bake the meatballs for 14 to 16 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, until cooked through and browned around the edges.
5
While they bake, place the sweet potatoes in a medium pot with enough water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until very tender. Drain well.
6
For the sauce, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add the remaining garlic clove and cook 30 seconds more.
7
Stir in the cherry preserves, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
8
Transfer the baked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce and coat them well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more over low heat so they absorb the glaze.
9
Mash the hot sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of the butter, the milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining black pepper until rustic but smooth.
10
In another skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the corn and red bell pepper and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the scallions, lemon juice, and remaining salt; cook 1 minute more.
11
Serve a portion of rustic sweet potato mash, place the glazed meatballs with their cherry bourbon sauce on top or alongside, and finish with the warm corn-scallion salad.

Chef tips

For a deeper sauce, let it reduce 1 to 2 extra minutes before adding the meatballs. If you want more browning, switch on the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely.

Substitutions

You can swap the beef for ground turkey, though the flavor will be lighter. Cherry preserves can be replaced with dark berry or blackberry jam. Sweet potatoes can be swapped for Yukon gold potatoes, and the milk for light cream for a richer mash.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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