Perla's Classic Meatballs
DESCRIPTION
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients (meatballs):
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 medium potato (peeled)
- 1 medium onion (peeled)
- 1 bunch parsley (rinsed)
- 1/8 teaspoon mace (ground outer shell of whole nutmeg)
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 threads saffron (crushed)
- 2 slices of toasted bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (to taste)
Ingredients (broth)
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 3 bay leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
Meatballs:
- Mix all meatball ingredients in food processor.
- Shape the mixture into 2" balls.
Broth:
- In large saucepan, combine broth ingredients, cover and bring to boil.
- Gently drop the meatballs into the water, cover and cook on high heat for 10 minutes, turning meatballs over after 5 minutes. Lower heat to simmer and cook covered for an additional 30-40 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
French: Boulettes de Viande de Perla
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