Fiery Orange-Glazed Bison Meatballs
Fiery Orange-Glazed Bison Meatballs combine rich, lean bison with a glossy citrus glaze that’s both sweet and peppery. Marmalade and rice vinegar brighten each bite while soy and chile sauce add depth and heat, making this perfect for game day spreads or passed hors d’oeuvres. Serve warm with toothpicks or over rice for a bold appetizer or light dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Orange-Glazed Bison Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix bison, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl; shape the mixture into 24 meatballs.
- 2
Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning to brown all sides, until nicely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Pour in water, orange marmalade, rice wine vinegar, chili sauce, and soy sauce; bring to a simmer, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour.
- Calories 473.72 kcal High 24%
- Protein 28.95 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 55.86 g 20%
- Total Fat 15.07 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.34 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 124.88 mg High 42%
- Sodium 574.57 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 4.84 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 28.07 g --
- Added Sugars 9.8 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 17.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 4.15 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 116.0 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 29.26 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Fiery Orange Glazed Bison Meatballs is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chili Sauce, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 473.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Orange-Glazed Bison Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chili Sauce, Eggs, Lean Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Orange-Glazed Bison Meatballs?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 473.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Orange-Glazed Bison Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fiery Orange-Glazed Bison Meatballs healthy?
- Fiery Orange-Glazed Bison Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 473.72 calories and 28.95 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 574.57 mg (25% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.34 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.8 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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