Mini-Meatballs In Honey Orange Hoisin Sauce

Categories: Appetizers, Meats, Picnics
Yield: 48 Pieces

Meatballs:
1 Egg
2 tablespoons Water
1/3 cup Fine dry bread crumbs
1 small Onion; grated
1 centiliter Garlic; minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 1/2 pounds Lean ground beef or pork

Honey Orange Hosin Sauce:
1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
1/4 cup Rice or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Grated orange rind
1 cup Orange juice
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Minced gingerroot
4 teaspoons Liquid honey
2 teaspoons Sesame oil
2 cloves garlic; minced
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Cold water

In bowl, beat egg with water; stir in bread crumbs, onion, garlic, mustard, salt and
pepper. Add beef; mix with hands to blend. Form by tablespoonfuls into balls, wetting
spoon and hands if necessary. Arrange on 2 foil-lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake in
400F oven for 15 minutes or until browned and no longer pink inside. Drain on paper
towels. (Make ahead: Freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in
refrigerator.)

Honey Orange Hosin Sauce: In saucepan, bring hoisin, vinegar, orange rind and juice,
soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame oil and garlic to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5
minutes. Stir cornstarch into water; add to sauce and cook, stirring until thickened.

Add meatballs; stir to coat. Cook for about 5 minutes or until glossy and hot.

Source: Canadian Living Meals in Minutes.

Source: <http://www.recipejungle.com/recipe-00137277.html>



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