Meatballs Aflame! Recipe

Name: Meatballs Aflame!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground pork; 3/4 pound ground chuck; 2 teaspoons crushed fennel seed; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; zest of one medium orange; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup dry red wine; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 3 ounces inexpensive brandy; 2 lemon halves

Servings: persons

3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 pound ground chuck
2 teaspoons crushed fennel seed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
zest of one medium orange
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
3 ounces inexpensive brandy
2 lemon halves

1
Thoroughly mix all but the brandy and lemon together thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2
When ready to cook, with wet hands, shape the meat mixture into 12 meatballs and flatten them slightly.
3
Grill the meatballs over a medium flame until cooked through. Have a hot heavy duty saute pan ready to transfer the meatballs to.
4
Transfer the meatballs to the hot saute pan. Pour the brandy into the pan and light ( don't forget to yell Opa!).
5
Extinguish the flames with a lemon half or two.
6
Place the patties in a serving dish, pour any accumulated juices from the pan over them and serve hot.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound ground pork, 3/4 pound ground chuck, 2 teaspoons crushed fennel seed, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Meatballs Aflame! 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.

Meatballs Aflame!

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