Avocado-Stuffed Meatballs

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, tomatoes, mustard, basil, 1 teaspoon of the salt and the lemon zest.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mash the avocado, then add the lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Form the meat mixture into small (golf ball-sized) balls with your hands and working with one at a time, create a divot in the center to form a sort of hollow cup.

5. 5

   The meat should be about 1/2-inch thick.

6. 6

   Fill the center with about 1 teaspoon of the avocado mixture and then carefully pinch the edges around to seal it in.

7. 7

   (You may need to add a tiny piece of the ground meat mixture to seal it up tight; you dont want any of it escaping during the cooking process.)

8. 8

   In a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat.

9. 9

   Add the meatballs and cook until slightly browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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