Cocktail Meatballs in Saffron Sauce (Passover) Recipe

Name: Cocktail Meatballs in Saffron Sauce (Passover)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ½ cup matzo meal, crumbs called Italian Herb coating crumbs, Manischewitz makes it for Passover; 1 small onion, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons cake crumbs; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; ½ teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled; parsley, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
½ cup matzo meal, crumbs called Italian Herb coating crumbs, Manischewitz makes it for Passover
1 small onion, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cake crumbs
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
½ teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
parsley, chopped, for garnish

1
In a medium bowl, combine beef, crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup water until mixture is well blended.
2
Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
3
In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 2 tablespoons of hot oil, cook half the meatballs at a time until browned on all sides, turning constantly.
4
Remove to bowl.
5
Repeat with remaining meatballs and oil.
6
Into the drippings remaining in the skillet, stir chicken broth and saffron.
7
Return meatballs and their juices to skillet.
8
Cook over high heat until boiling.
9
Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until meatballs are tender, stirring occasionally.
10
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, ½ cup matzo meal, crumbs called Italian Herb coating crumbs, Manischewitz makes it for Passover, 1 small onion, minced, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cocktail Meatballs in Saffron Sauce (Passover) 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.

Cocktail Meatballs in Saffron Sauce (Passover)

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