Spicy Orange Bison Balls

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

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on September 5, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground bison

  • ½ cup plain bread crumbs

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 3 cups water

  • ½ cup orange marmalade

  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons Asian chili pepper sauce

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

  1. Combine bison, bread crumbs, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl; divide and form into 24 meatballs.

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

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

308 Calories
7g Fat
38g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 1001mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 383mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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