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Buffalo Meatballs in a Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 6
Buffalo Hot Wings inspired meatball recipe. This is my own creation. I have tested it many times with great success.
Ingredients:
2 lbs 80% lean ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon mexican chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup frank's red hot sauce
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon sambal oelek chili paste
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 oranges, juice of
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Directions:
1. Place Ground Chuck in a large bowl. Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Combine the bread crumb mixture to the Ground Chuck and mix well. Roll golf ball size meatballs and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, turning meatballs half way.
2. Sauté the sambal and garlic in the 1 tablespoon canola oil for about 1 minute. Add orange zest and juice. Stir to combine. Add cayenne pepper and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce mixture by half. Add the crème friache and stir to combine. Add meatballs to mixture.
By RecipeOfHealth.com