Maestro Meatballs Recipe

Name: Maestro Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs lean beef, ground; 1 egg; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 4 strips bacon; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup strong coffee; ½ cup cooking sherry or ½ cup Burgundy wine or ½ cup apple juice; ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; ¼ cup water; 1 cup sour cream; to taste flour (for dredging)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 lbs lean beef, ground
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 strips bacon
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup strong coffee
½ cup cooking sherry or ½ cup Burgundy wine or ½ cup apple juice
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons flour
¼ cup water
1 cup sour cream
to taste flour (for dredging)

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["In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, garlic, onion, oregano, paprika, salt, breadcrumbs, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.", "Mix very well and shape into balls about 1.5"" (4mm) in diameter and dredge in flour.", "Cook bacon in a large frying pan until crisp.", "Remove, chop, and set aside.", "To the fat in the pan, add sufficient butter to be able to brown all the meatballs.", "Brown and turn meatballs until all are seared and golden.", "Now add coffee, wine or apple juice, water, salt, and sugar.", "Cover and simmer 15 minutes.", "Return bacon to the pan.", "Mix flour and 1/4 cup water into a smooth paste and carefully stir in until thickened.", "Reduce heat as low as possible for another five minutes.", "Serve immediately with hot rice.", "Hope you enjoy them!"]

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 2 lbs lean beef, ground, 1 egg, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Maestro 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.

Maestro Meatballs

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