Pimiento Meatballs with Olive Tapenade Recipe

Name: Pimiento Meatballs with Olive Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pitted green olives; 1 cup fresh parsley; 5 scallions, roughly chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed; 1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound ground beef chuck; 1 4 -ounce jar pimientos, drained, patted dry and chopped; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pitted green olives
1 cup fresh parsley
5 scallions, roughly chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 4 -ounce jar pimientos, drained, patted dry and chopped
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1
Prepare the tapenade: Soak the olives in warm water, 5 minutes; drain.
2
Combine the olives, parsley, scallions, capers, garlic, mustard and olive oil in a food processor and pulse several times.
3
Prepare the meatballs: Put the ground beef in a large bowl and add 1/4 cup of the tapenade (reserve the rest for serving).
4
Add the pimientos, breadcrumbs, egg and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix with your hands until combined.
5
Dampen your hands and form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 24).
6
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the meatballs and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
8
Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook, stirring, until slightly darkened, about 1 minute.
9
Add the chicken broth, brown sugar and vinegar and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
10
Return the meatballs to the skillet; reduce the heat to medium and simmer, occasionally spooning the liquid over the meatballs, until the liquid is reduced by half and the meatballs are cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
11
Transfer to a platter.
12
Serve with the reserved tapenade.
13
Photograph by Christina Holmes

810

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pitted green olives, 1 cup fresh parsley, 5 scallions, roughly chopped, 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Pimiento Meatballs with Olive Tapenade 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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Pimiento Meatballs with Olive Tapenade

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