Misfit Meatballs and Sauce

These Meatballs and Sauce sound delicious and we can’t wait to try them. Looks like these would be great as an appetizer for a party or you could make a dinner out of them.

Misfit Meatballs

• 1 ¼ c. whole oats

• 1 Tbsp. Misfit “THE Original” spice (or more, to taste)

• 1 small onion

• 1 small bell pepper

• 1 clove garlic

• 1 6 oz. can tomato paste

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 lb. lean ground beef

 In a food processor or blender, process the oats to breadcrumb consistency. Place in a large mixing bowl. Add the Misfit spice, mix well and set aside.

 Process onion, pepper and garlic together until fine(or finely grate if not using a food processor). Stir in the egg and tomato paste. Add the ground beef and mix well. Gradually add the oat mixture, using your hands to mix well as you go. Form into 1” balls and place on a baking sheet lined with non-stick foil. Bake at 350 for 15 mins., turn and bake for 10 minutes more or until done. Serve with Misfit Sauce.

Misfit Sauce

•  1 Tbsp. Butter

• 1 c. Mango jam

• ¼ c. dark brown sugar

• 1 6 oz. Can tomato paste

• 2 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar

• 4 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

• 1 Tbsp. Misfit “Bringin' Heat' Spice (or more, to taste)

• ½ c. water

 Melt the butter in a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the jam and stir until melted. Stir in the brown sugar, then add the tomato paste, vinegar, mustard, spice and water, stirring well after each addition. Simmer until the sauce has slightly thickened. (More water can be added if it gets too thick.)

 Adjust to your taste: add vinegar and/or mustard to balance the sweetness. Thin with water or cook longer to thicken. Add more spice- a teaspoon at a time- for a hotter sauce, or use Misfit “THE Original” Spice for a milder sauce.

 Serve with Misfit Meatballs, or as a barbeque sauce for chicken or ribs. Makes approx. 2 cups.