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clevermanka ([personal profile] clevermanka) wrote2014-12-09 11:48 am
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Sweet and spicy meatballs

Sweet and spicy meatballs
Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1 t toasted onion powder
1/2 t granulated garlic
1/2 t ancho chili powder
1/2 t cumin
1 T dried parsley
2 T plain balsamic vinegar
1/4 t cream of tartar
1/4 t baking soda
2 T warm water
Glaze:
1/2 c bone broth or equal amount of roasted chicken drippings
1 T coconut aminos
1 T Black Mission Fig balsamic vinegar
1 T date syrup

Preheat oven to 400F.

Mix meatball ingredients together in large bowl (I use my Kitchen-Aid). Don't handle/mix the meat too much or it will get tough. Roll meatballs into desired size. I prefer large (about 1/4 cup meat mixture) because I'm lazy and also I think they stay a bit more moist. Bake 20-30 minutes--shorter if smaller, longer if larger, obviously.

Combine all glaze ingredients into wide, shallow saucepan and simmer until reduced to desired glaze consistency.

When meatballs are done, place in glaze and stir to coat.

These paired nicely with carrots, diced small and roasted with a mix of onion powder, granulated garlic, thyme, and sage.

[identity profile] stuology.livejournal.com 2014-12-09 05:58 pm (UTC)(link)
OMG, this sounds good. Thanks for sharing!

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2014-12-09 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome! Credit where credit's due: the cream of tartar/baking soda thing is stolen from Melissa Joulwan's meatball recipes in Well Fed 2.

I was pleased with how it was just barely sweet. If you don't have date syrup and have to use honey, I'd recommend halving the amount and upping the balsamic.

Also, I thought these were perfectly fine cold, and ate one for breakfast this morning straight out of the fridge. I almost didn't even bother with a fork.

[identity profile] stuology.livejournal.com 2014-12-09 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I've done a balsamic, honey and soy sauce glaze for pork before, and I really liked it, so I have no doubt I've love this glaze. I did not have any chicken base in mine though.

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2014-12-09 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Stock/broth gives it a nice umami quality. I discovered this by accident a couple years ago and have included broth in all my glazes since.

[identity profile] redheadfae.livejournal.com 2014-12-10 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Oh de noms!!!

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2014-12-10 02:10 pm (UTC)(link)
There were delicious! Also, I keep forgetting to tell you I HAVE THOSE ROASTS FOR YOU. Geez.

[identity profile] redheadfae.livejournal.com 2014-12-11 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
Oh yes! (I spaced them too) Can you hang onto them a bit? I need to free up some freezer space.

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2014-12-11 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
No problem. Just lemme know when you're ready for them.

[identity profile] redheadfae.livejournal.com 2014-12-12 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
Oh thank you! Our new freezer is such a mini compared to the half a cow beast that died. :(

[identity profile] saffronhare.livejournal.com 2014-12-10 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I need these balls in my life.