Herbed Meatballs With Garlicky Yogurt

Name: Herbed Meatballs With Garlicky Yogurt
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground pork; 3/4 lb ground lamb; 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated; 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt, at room temperature; 1 small garlic clove, very finely chopped

Submitted by Karen in CT

"Originally in "Food & Wine" 11/01"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ lb ground pork
³⁄₄ lb ground lamb
¹⁄₄ cup pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup full-fat plain yogurt, at room temperature
1 small garlic clove, very finely chopped

directions

In a medium bowl, combine the pork, lamb, Pecorino, mint and dill with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
Mix until combined, then shape the meat into 1" balls.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet.
Add the meatballs and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and firm, about 15 minutes.
Mix the yogurt and garlic, season with salt and pepper and spoon onto a serving platter.
Top with the meatballs and serve immediately.