Almond Meatballs (spain)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 lb ground veal
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup blanched almond, roughly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (more or less)

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine the veal & lamb 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.