let’s Roll

Styling and Photography by Chay Berger
Food Prep by Leah Hamaoui

THERE ARE TWO THINGS to note when cooking supper in the winter. One: With the early nights and nippy air, everyone wants warm, comforting food for the last meal before bed. Two: We all define comfort food differently. While a roundup of meatballs is not your typical find in this magazine, given the season, the weather, and the tone of current events, we know everyone is looking for comfort food. With a multitude of variations using meatballs as its focal point, we guarantee you’ll find something in here for everyone.

Tip: Get creative with your ground beef base by adding some of your favorite additives such as sweet chili sauce, barbecue sauce, or garlic marinade.

Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

So simple yet so delicious!

SERVES 4

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 cube frozen caramelized onion, defrosted
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• ¼ cup pretzel crumbs
• 1 egg

Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

• 1 14-oz (400-g) can jellied cranberry sauce
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp vinegar
• ½ cup water

Melt the cranberry sauce in a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add in the remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a low boil and cook until everything is combined and smooth.