Bison Meatballs Baked in Hoisin Sauce (Marvin)

• 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

Ingredients for 4 servings (710 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

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2. 2

   Oil the bottom of a 9x12-inch Pyrex baking dish.

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3. 3

   Thinly slice the onion to create long thin slices.

4. 4

   Microwave the onion slices and garlic on high for 5 minutes.

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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.

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8. 8

   Coat the Marvins with hoisin sauce.

9. 9

   Bake for 20–25 minutes in the preheated oven.

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