Almond Meatballs (Spain)

Sydney Mike's Note:

This recipe was found in the 2005 cookbook, The Best Recipes in the World. These are great as appetizers or served on a finger food buffet.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• ½ lb ground veal
• ½ lb ground pork
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
• ¼ cup blanched almond , roughly chopped
• ¼ teaspoon salt , to taste
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper , to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour (more or less)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the veal & pork with the egg, bread crumbs, galic, almonds, salt & pepper, mixing well, but DO NOT KNEAD.
2. Form into balls from 1/2 inch in diameter to 1 inch diameter.
3. Put oil in a large skillet & turn the heat to medium.
4. One by one, dredge the meatballs in the flour & add them to the oil, before cooking, turning as necessary, 10 to 15 minutes or until nicely browned all over.
5. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Sam #3]

YUM! I used slivered almonds, not sure if they were blanched though. I want to make these again for the crock pot