Chimichurri Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chimichurri:; 1 bunch minced curly leaf parsley, leaves and stems; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 Tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Minced zest and juice of 1 lemon; Salt to taste; Meatballs:; 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound ground chuck; 3/4 pound ground pork; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup scallions, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg; 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled) for garnish

Servings: persons

Chimichurri:
1 bunch minced curly leaf parsley, leaves and stems
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Minced zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
Meatballs:
2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound ground chuck
3/4 pound ground pork
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup scallions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled) for garnish

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["Combine all ingredients for chimichurri in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for two hours to blend flavors.", "", "Blend all meatball ingredients in a bowl (do not overwork them). Test for seasoning by frying a little of the meat mixture until cooked through.", "", "Form 1"" balls with a small ice cream scoop (I use a #100). Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry half the meatballs until cooked through and browned all over, about 5 minutes.", "", "Transfer meatballs to a platter that has some of the chimichurri spooned onto the bottom; top the meatballs with some of the sauce and tent with foil to keep warm. Fry remaining meatballs in additional Tablespoon of oil, add them to the platter, and top with more chimichurri.", "", "Garnish with crumbled feta, which is not an Argentinean, but adds this amazing salty bit to this dish."]

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chimichurri:, 1 bunch minced curly leaf parsley, leaves and stems, 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Chimichurri 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.

Chimichurri Meatballs

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