Meatballs In Sofrito Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs In Sofrito Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sofrito Sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh coarse ground black pepper; Meatballs; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/3 cup chopped green olives (pimiento-stuffed); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Lime-Cilantro Gremolata; 1 grated lime, rind of; 1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaf; 2 large garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

Sofrito Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper
Meatballs
1 lb lean ground beef
1/3 cup chopped green olives (pimiento-stuffed)
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lime-Cilantro Gremolata
1 grated lime, rind of
1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaf
2 large garlic cloves, minced

1
To prepare Sofrito Sauce, heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion, pepper and garlic. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add tomatoes, water and cilantro. Blend or process until smooth. Add salt and pepper.
2
To prepare meatballs, combine beef, olives, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Form mixture into 30 (1-inch) meatballs. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Drain off fat.
3
Add sofrito sauce to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meatballs are thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes; uncover the last 5 minutes of cooking, if necessary, to thicken sauce. Transfer meatballs and sauce to a serving dish or individual shot glasses.
4
To prepare Gremolata, combine lime rind, cilantro and garlic; mix well. Sprinkle over meatballs and serve.

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sofrito Sauce, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Meatballs In Sofrito Sauce 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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