Spicy Orange Bison Balls

This recipe is inspired by the retro classic cocktail meatballs in grape jelly. I took that idea, along with my love of spicy orange beef, and came up with this combination.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Asian chile pepper sauce
• 1 pound ground bison
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 0.5 cup orange marmalade
• 0.5 cup plain breadcrumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix the bison, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined; divide the mixture into 24 portions and roll into balls.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the meatballs until nicely browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add the chili sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour.