Mandarin Orange Spice Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mandarin Orange Spice Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 mandarin orange spice tea bags; 1 ½ cups white wine; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 14 red onion, diced; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic (4 cloves); 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup orange marmalade; 1 pinch salt; 1 dash pepper

Servings: persons

1
Steep the tea bags in the wine for 10 minutes.
2
Squeeze tea bags gently and then discard.
3
Set wine aside.
4
Blend the beef, pork, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
5
Pour 3/4 cup of the wine into the meat and mix well.
6
Form into small meatballs (yields 35-40 meatballs).
7
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium flame and brown the meatballs.
8
Remove the meatballs and set aside on a warm platter.
9
Carefully pour the grease out of the skillet.
10
Add the remaining wine, the cornstarch and the marmalade to the skillet.
11
Stir over medium heat until thickened.
12
Add the meatballs to the sauce mixture and simmer 15 minutes.

907

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 mandarin orange spice tea bags, 1 ½ cups white wine, 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb ground pork, and more.

Yes, Mandarin Orange Spice Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mandarin Orange Spice Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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