Buffalo Meatballs in a Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce

Buffalo Hot Wings inspired meatball recipe. This is my own creation. I have tested it many times with great success.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 24 Meatballs

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.