Miracle Meatballs

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: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  slice  day-old  bread, crust removed
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 3  tablespoons  light cream
• 1  lb  lean beef sirloin
• 1⁄2 lb smoked ham
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  toasted almond
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄4 cup 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.