Name: Tourtière Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp summer savoury; 1/4 tsp cloves, ground; 1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground; 1/8 tsp mace, ground; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1 lb lean ground beef; 2-1/2 tsp spice blend; 3 tbsp cream; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 panko crumbs soaked in 2 tbsp milk for 10 minutes; 4 cups ketchup; 3/4 cup saskatoon berries, fresh or frozen; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 2/3 cup maple syrup; 1 can (330 ml) cola; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Directions

Combine spice blend mixture and store in an airtight container.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef 2-1/2 tsp of spice blend, cream, egg yolks and panko crumb mixture. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls (15 mL) of meat mixture and shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls, placing on foil or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake meatballs in a 400°F oven, turning once, until golden brown for 15 to 20 minutes or until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into centre of several meatballs reads 160°F (71°C).
To make the ketchup, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Pour warm sauce into a blender container and blend until smooth. Pour sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds. Chill and reserve for use.
Toss cook meatballs with some of the reserved Saskatoon Berry Ketchup.

Ingredients

Spice Blend

Meatballs

Saskatoon Berry Ketchup

Directions