{
  "id": "CAT02-R17",
  "slug": "cat02-r17-shark-bite-orange-ginger-beef-meatballs",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat02-r17-shark-bite-orange-ginger-beef-meatballs.html",
  "title": "Shark Bite Orange-Ginger Beef Meatballs",
  "category": "Appetizers & Snacks",
  "category_id": "CAT02",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 15,
  "cook_time_minutes": 20,
  "total_time_minutes": 35,
  "primary_cooking_method": "OVEN",
  "primary_food": "beef",
  "vegetarian": false,
  "allergens": [
    "egg",
    "wheat",
    "soy"
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    "1 lb ground beef (450 g)",
    "⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs (35 g)",
    "1 large egg",
    "1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger",
    "1 teaspoon minced garlic",
    "¼ teaspoon salt",
    "½ cup Florida orange juice (120 ml)",
    "1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos",
    "1 tablespoon honey",
    "1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water",
    "Black pepper",
    "a little neutral oil for the pan"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly oil it.",
    "2. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, half the ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper just until combined. Shape into 16 small meatballs and space them on the sheet.",
    "3. Bake 15–20 minutes, until the center of a meatball reaches 160°F (71°C).",
    "4. Meanwhile, simmer orange juice, soy sauce or coconut aminos, honey, and remaining ginger in a small saucepan for 3 minutes.",
    "5. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until glossy. Toss the fully cooked meatballs in the sauce and serve with toothpicks."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Cook ground beef to 160°F (71°C), measured with a food thermometer."
}