Meatballs

Cooking Venezuelan

Ingredients for Meatballs

For Serves 6.
  • 1 lb. ground lean beef
  • 1/4 lb. boiled ham, ground
  • 2 finely chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • - Beef stock

Preparation of Meatballs

1. In a bowl combine the ground beef with ham, 1 chopped onion, bread-crumbs, beaten eggs, salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly and form into balls about 1 inch in diameter.

2. In a skillet heat the oil and sauté the meatballs until they are browned all over. Transfer to a saucepan.

3. In a blender combine the other chopped onion with the parsley, tomatoes, salt, pepper and wine. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour over the meatballs, adding a little beef stock to barely cover. Simmer, covered, over low heat until meatballs are cooked, 20 minutes. Serve with rice or potatoes.

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