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Bison Meatballs Baked in Hoisin Sauce (Marvin)

Marvins are a quick and tasty variation on the meatball.

Total 01:00
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 3 peppercorns
  • 2 whole cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground bison meat
  • ½ cup cooked rice
  • 10 large basil leaves, julienned
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon fish sauce
  • Hoisin sauce

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 2
    Oil the bottom of a 9x12-inch Pyrex baking dish.
  3. 3
    Thinly slice the onion to create long thin slices.
  4. 4
    Microwave the onion slices and garlic on high for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Grind the cumin, coriander, peppercorns, cloves, and salt together using a mortar and pestle.
  6. 6
    Roughly mix the softened onions and garlic, bison, rice, spice grind, fish sauce, and basil.
  7. 7
    Shape the meat mixture into tapered cylinders (similar to small sweet potatoes) and place into the baking dish. The Marvins should be about 1¼ inch diameter in the middle and 5 inches long.
  8. 8
    Coat the Marvins with hoisin sauce.
  9. 9
    Bake for 20–25 minutes in the preheated oven.
Category
Entree/Main
Method
Baking