Lime Ginger Meatballs

Contributed by Souffle

The perfect combination of lime, ginger, spicy and sweet come together in these Lime Ginger Meatballs!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef (I prefer Grass fed)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons Old Orchard Limeade Frozen Concentrate
• 1/4 cup shallots, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
• 2 Tablespoons Grapeseed or a flavor-less oil

Lime Ginger sauce

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 Tablespoons shallots, chopped fine
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup Old Orchard Limeade Frozen Concentrate
• 6 Tablespoons Ketchup
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger Lime slices for squeezing, optional

Directions:

1. Mix first eight ingredients together and form into about 30 - 32 meatballs.
2. Add 2 Tablespoons of oil to a large skillet.
3. Heat skillet to medium to medium low and brown meatballs for 10 minutes turning often to brown all sides.
4. Remove from pan.
5. To the same skillet (medium heat) add 2 Tablespoons butter and 2 Tablespoons of finely chopped shallots and sauté stirring often for 2 minutes.
6. Add white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes and add remaining ingredients, except lime slices and allow simmering for 5 minutes, stirring often.
7. Add the meatballs and when they are warmed through served over mashed potatoes, squash or Zoodles.
8. A squeeze of lime on this dish makes the whole thing pop!

So many uses for these first class Concentrates.