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Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a large sauté pan over medium heat melt the coconut oil.
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Add in the diced onion and sauté until start to soften.
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In a food processor add the fresh cranberries, kale, and rosemary.
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Pulse all of the ingredients together until they are finely chopped.
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Add the cranberry kale mixture to the onions and continue to sauté until the onions are translucent and the kale is softened, just a couple of minutes.
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While the mixture cools slightly, make the cranberry aioli.
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Add the cranberry sauce (one that is free of high fructose corn syrup), mayo, lemon juice, and 2 tsp. Dried Sprouts rosemary to a bowl and mix until combined.
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Set the aioli in the fridge for the flavors to combined, make it the day before for even better flavor!
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Add the Sprouts Old Thyme Butcher Shop grass fed ground beef to a large bowl with the sautéed cranberry and kale mixture.
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To the same bowl add the egg, salt, and garlic powder.
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Mix well to combined but being careful not to over mix or you will get tough meatballs.
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Roll the mixture into 2 ounce balls using your hands or a scoop, you should get 12-14 balls.
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Place the meatballs on a rack lined baking sheet to get an evenly cooked meatball.
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Cooked in a 375 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
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Allow the meatballs to rest for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
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Serve with the cranberry aioli.