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California Country Meatballs And Peppers
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lrg Red bell pepper, cored, Seeded and cut into thin Strips
- 1 lrg Green bell pepper, cored, Seeded and cut into thin Strips
- 1 lrg Yellow bell pepper, cored, Seeded and cut into thin Strips
- 1 lrg Onion, cut into wedges
- 1/3 lb Grnd beef
- 1/3 lb Grnd pork
- 1/3 lb Grnd veal
- 1 lrg Egg
- 1/4 c. Fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 c. Minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds, crushed
- 1 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 c. Pitted black olives, halved
Directions
- In 12" skillet over medium heat,heat 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil;add in red, green and yellow peppers and onion;cook about 10 min,stirring occasionally till tender.Meanwhile,in large bowl,combine Butcher's Blend,egg,bread crumbs,parsley,fennel seeds,1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper;using hands or possibly wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mix into 1 1/4" balls.Using slotted spoon,remove vegetables from skillet to bowl; keep hot.To skillet,add in remaining 2 tbsp.oil;heat over medium-high heat.Add in meatballs;cook about 15 min,turning frequently till well browned on all sides and cooked through.Return peppers to skillet, along with olives and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.Cook about 1 minute longer,stirring till well mixed and heated through.Makes 4 servings.
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