Buffalo Meatballs in a Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce

Submitted by DJ Seph

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 21
• Yields: 24 Meatballs
• Serves: 8

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.