Mediterranean Meatballs

  4.3 – 6 reviews  • Gluten Free
Level: Easy
Total: 45 min
Active: 15 min
Yield: 5 to 7 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  2. 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  3. 5 cloves garlic, diced
  4. 1/2 cup dry red wine
  5. Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  6. 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped finely
  7. 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped finely
  8. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  9. 2 teaspoons chile flakes
  10. 1 bay leaf
  11. 2 tablespoons almonds
  12. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  13. 2 tablespoons raisins
  14. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  15. 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  16. 2 teaspoons salt and pepper
  17. 1 teaspoon chile flakes
  18. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  19. 1 egg
  20. 1 pound ground beef
  21. 1/4 cup cooked rice

Instructions

  1. For the sauce: Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil, onion and garlic and sweat down until onion starts to give up some liquid, about 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with red wine, then reduce by half. Add tomatoes, parsley, mint, oregano, chile flakes and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Let simmer about 20 minutes.
  2. For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  3. Combine the almonds, parsley, raisins, mint, garlic powder, salt, pepper and chile flakes in a food processor. Pulse until fine. Transfer to a large bowl and add the oil and egg and mix well. Add beef and rice and blend. Portion into golf ball-sized meatballs and put on a sheet pan. Roast until done, 12 to 15 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 421
Total Fat 25 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Sugar 15 g
Protein 20 g
Cholesterol 80 mg
Sodium 965 mg

Reviews

Jessica Harrison
Lots of pork

 

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