Marise's Meatballs with Green Pepper and Tomato Recipe

Name: Marise's Meatballs with Green Pepper and Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/4 pound tomato; 1 pound mixture of ground pork and veal; About 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt; Freshly ground pepper; 3 large eggs; 3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs; Flour for dusting; 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon flour; 1 tablespoon canned tomato sauce; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; Kosher or sea salt; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 pound tomato
1 pound mixture of ground pork and veal
About 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
Flour for dusting
1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon flour
1 tablespoon canned tomato sauce
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground pepper

1
To make the meatballs, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a shallow casserole, and very slowly saute the garlic, onion, and bell pepper.
2
Remove the vegetables to a bowl and wipe out the casserole.
3
Cut the tomato in half crosswise and holding it over the bowl, grate the tomato with a coarse grater down to the skin.
4
Add to the bowl the meat, salt, a generous amount of pepper, 1 egg, and the bread crumbs.
5
Work with your hands until well mixed, then shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.
6
In a dish, lightly beat the remaining 2 eggs.
7
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the casserole.
8
Dust the meatballs with flour, dip in the egg, then place directly in the hot pan.
9
Saute over medium heat until browned on all sides and barely cooked through.
10
Remove to a warm platter, leaving the oil in the casserole.
11
To make the sauce, in the same oil (add a little more if necessary) saute the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
12
Stir in the flour, then the tomato sauce, wine, broth, and salt and pepper to taste.
13
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
14
Return the meatballs to the casserole, heat, and serve.

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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: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped, 1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Marise's Meatballs with Green Pepper and Tomato 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.

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