Bison Meatballs Baked in Hoisin Sauce (Marvin)

Marvins are a quick and tasty variation on the meatball.

Time
1 hour
Servings
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
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Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Oil the bottom of a 9x12-inch Pyrex baking dish.
  3. Thinly slice the onion to create long thin slices.
  4. Microwave the onion slices and garlic on high for 5 minutes.
  5. Grind the cumin, coriander, peppercorns, cloves, and salt together using a mortar and pestle.
  6. Roughly mix the softened onions and garlic, bison, rice, spice grind, fish sauce, and basil.
  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. Coat the Marvins with hoisin sauce.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes in the preheated oven.

Notes

  • Roll up in a warmed mooshi pancake with fresh cilantro or serve with a coconut milk-based curry sauce and rice.

Warnings

  • Always follow safe handling guidelines when using raw meat.

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