Miracle Meatballs

Submitted by sugarpea

"Tiny little appetizer meat balls made with beef, ham, almonds and sherry, among other things. If you prefer, use them in another recipe. Cook time includes chill time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 slice day-old bread, crust removed
• 59.14 ml dry sherry
• 44.37 ml light cream
• 453.59 g lean beef sirloin
• 226.79 g smoked ham
• 59.14 ml chopped toasted almond
• 29.58 ml chopped fresh parsley
• 59.14 ml grated parmesan cheese
• 9.85 ml salt
• 4.92 ml fresh ground pepper
• 2.46 ml dried oregano
• 3 eggs
• 59.14 ml butter, melted
• 59.14 ml olive oil

directions

1. Place bread in a small bowl and pour wine and cream over the bread and crumble it as the liquid is absorbed; pulse the beef, ham, almonds and parsley in a food processor; remove to a bowl.
2. Add the cheese, salt, pepper and oregano to the meat; beat eggs and pour over all; mix all lightly with 2 forks until thoroughly combined.
3. Refrigerate covered for 1/2 hour; form tiny meat balls; heat butter and oil in a skillet and brown meatballs slowly on all sides; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Serve hot as hors d'oeuvres or use in another recipe.