Meatballs with Honey Lime Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp clarified butter
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 limes

Steps

1. Combine the beef, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, rosemary, thyme, and egg.
2. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Shape into 1-ounce balls.
4. Dredge the meatballs in the remaining breadcrumbs.
5. Melt butter in your largest sauté pan over low heat.
6. Raise the heat to medium.
7. Place the balls in the skillet, working in batches if needed.
8. Cook until well-browned with an internal temperature of 160°F.
9. Place the meatballs in a 200°F oven to keep warm.
10. Deglaze the pan with the broth.
11. Add the honey and lime juice, and boil until reduced by ¼.
12. Return the meatballs to the pan.
13. Toss to coat.
14. Serve warm.