1 pound ground beef
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup dried breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp clarified butter
¼ cup chicken broth
2 tbsp honey
3 limes, juiced
Combine beef, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, rosemary, thyme, and egg.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
1 hour
Shape into 1-ounce balls and dredge meatballs in remaining breadcrumbs.
Melt butter in your largest sauté pan over low heat.
Raise the heat to medium. Place balls in skillet, working in batches if needed. Cook until well-browned with an internal temperature of 160 °F.
Place meatballs in a 200°F oven to keep warm.
Deglaze pan with broth. Add honey and lime juice, and boil until reduced by ¼.
Return meatballs to pan and toss to coat.
Serve warm.