Five-Spice Appetizer Meatballs

• 1 slightly beaten egg white
• 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 pound Dakota Beef Certified Organic ground beef
• 1-1/2 cups orange juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

In a large bowl combine egg white, bread crumbs, five-spice powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 48 1-inch meatballs. Place in a 15"x10"x1" baking pan. Bake in a 350ºF oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until no pink remains in center of meatballs. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan stir together orange juice, honey, cornstarch, soy sauce, and ginger. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Add bell pepper and meatballs in saucepan; cook and stir until heated through. Keep warm in a fondue pot or chafing dish. Serve with toothpicks.

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