Agrodolce Meatballs Recipe

Name: Agrodolce Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground sirloin; 3/4 pound ground pork; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 4 large scallions, white and tender green parts, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

3/4 pound ground sirloin
3/4 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon drained capers
4 large scallions, white and tender green parts, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Crusty bread, for serving

1
In a large bowl, combine the meats with the eggs, bread crumbs, currants, pine nuts, capers and three-fourths of the scallions.
2
Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and knead gently to combine.
3
Roll the mixture into 18 meatballs and dust with flour.
4
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
5
Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook over moderate heat, turning once or twice, until browned and nearly cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
6
Tilt the skillet and spoon off as much fat as possible.
7
Add the remaining scallions to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
8
Add the broth, vinegar and sugar and season lightly with salt and pepper.
9
Cover partially and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup and the meatballs are fully cooked, 8 minutes.
10
Serve with crusty bread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound ground sirloin, 3/4 pound ground pork, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Agrodolce Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Agrodolce Meatballs

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