Meatball and Giblet Fricassee Recipe

Name: Meatball and Giblet Fricassee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken giblets, to include gizzard and heart (but not liver), neck, backbone, and, if you like, chicken wings; 1/2 pound ground lean chuck; 1 small egg; 1/2 clove garlic, crushed in a press, or 2 teaspoons grated onion; Salt and black pepper; 1 tablespoon fine, dry bread crumbs, as needed; 2 tablespoons schmaltz (rendered chicken fat), margarine, or sweet butter; 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika or 1 tablespoon sweet paprika plus 1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika; 1 or 2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half vertically; 1 cup water, or as needed

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken giblets, to include gizzard and heart (but not liver), neck, backbone, and, if you like, chicken wings
1/2 pound ground lean chuck
1 small egg
1/2 clove garlic, crushed in a press, or 2 teaspoons grated onion
Salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon fine, dry bread crumbs, as needed
2 tablespoons schmaltz (rendered chicken fat), margarine, or sweet butter
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika or 1 tablespoon sweet paprika plus 1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 or 2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half vertically
1 cup water, or as needed

1
Clean the giblets, removing all skin and bits of fat.
2
Gizzards should be scalded for 2 or 3 minutes in boiling water.
3
Mix the chopped beef with the egg, crushed garlic or grated onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or adjust to taste); add just enough bread crumbs to make the mixture firm enough to mold into bans.
4
Toss the ingredients lightly with a fork or the mixture win become too compacted and the meat balls win be hard.
5
Shape into tiny meatballs, each about the size of a hazelnut.
6
Melt the fat in a 2-quart saucepan or casserole.
7
Add the onion and saute very slowly until it is completely soft and bright yellow; do not let the onion brown.
8
Stir in the paprika and saute for a minute or two, or until it loses its raw smell.
9
Add the cut-up garlic and 1 cup water.
10
Place the giblets and meatballs in the pan and add more water as needed to come about halfway up the meats.
11
Add a little salt and pepper, half cover, and simmer gently but steadily for about 30 minutes, or until the giblets are tender and the meatballs are well done.
12
Check frequently to see if more water is needed.
13
Serve plain or with steamed white rice.

322

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken giblets, to include gizzard and heart (but not liver), neck, backbone, and, if you like, chicken wings, 1/2 pound ground lean chuck, 1 small egg, 1/2 clove garlic, crushed in a press, or 2 teaspoons grated onion, and more.

Yes, Meatball and Giblet Fricassee 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatball and Giblet Fricassee

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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