MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS FOR MEATBALLS (4 PERSONS)

250 gr of mince pork
250 gr of mince beef
6 Olives finely chopped –any type although I prefer anchovies olives for that extra flavour
2 garlic cloves-crushed
2 eggs lightly beaten
100 ml of chopped parsley
3 tbs of flour
100 ml of milk
100 gr of bread dough
¼ cup olive oil-to fry
Pinch of salt and pepper

SAUCE INGREDIENTS

1 Onion finely chopped
1 carrot-sliced
2 tbs of chopped tined tomatoes
1 tbs of flour
100 ml of White wine
750 ml of beef stock
2tbs of olive oil

PREPARATION OF SAUCE

In a big sauce pan fry the onion and carrot with the 2tbs of olive oil at low heat for 5 minutes or until onion is soft but not brown.
Add the flour and mix with the onion and carrot.
Add the beef stock, chopped tinned tomato and the white wine and let it cook in medium-low heat for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, we can start making the meatballs…

PREPARATION OF MEATBALLS

Add the bread dough to the milk and let it rest. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the meat, olives, parsley, garlic, eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper. Finally add the bread dough to the mix.

With your hands lightly floured shape the meatballs (16 aprox).

Heat ¼ of a cup of olive oil in a frypan and toss half the meatballs over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Add more oil (if necessary) and brown the rest of the meatballs. Drain on paper towels and add then to a sauce pan.

Add the meatballs to the saucepan and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes.
this recipe may take a bit longer to prepare but the results are worthy.
You can also keep them in the freezer after they are cook so you can enjoy another day!!.