Veal And Bacon Meatballs With Salsa And Potato Wedg

Name: Veal And Bacon Meatballs With Salsa And Potato Wedges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs potatoes, 2 lbs cut into wedges, 1/2 lb peeled and grated; 9 tbsp olive oil; 4 None tomatoes, deseeded and chopped; 2 None spring onions, finely chopped; 3 tbsp lemon juice; None pinch sugar; 1 2/3 lbs ground veal; 1 tbsp cottage cheese; 7 sprigs oregano, leaves removed and chopped, plus extra leaves to garnish; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 12 strips bacon

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs potatoes, 2 lbs cut into wedges, 1/2 lb peeled and grated
9 tbsp olive oil
4 None tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
2 None spring onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp lemon juice
None pinch sugar
1 2/3 lbs ground veal
1 tbsp cottage cheese
7 sprigs oregano, leaves removed and chopped, plus extra leaves to garnish
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
12 strips bacon

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Place the potato wedges on a baking sheet and drizzle with 3 tbsp of the oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook for 35-45 mins.
2
To make the salsa, mix together the tomatoes, spring onions, 4 tbsp oil and the lemon juice in a bowl. Season and add the sugar, to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
3
For the meatballs, mix together the grated potatoes, veal, cottage cheese, oregano, salt and pepper. Shape into 12 balls and wrap each in a strip of bacon. Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan, add the meatballs and brown for 4-5 mins, turning. Remove from the pan and cook on the baking sheet with the potato wedges for the last 10 mins of their cooking time. Serve the meatballs and potato wedges with the salsa and garnish with the extra oregano.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs potatoes, 2 lbs cut into wedges, 1/2 lb peeled and grated, 9 tbsp olive oil, 4 None tomatoes, deseeded and chopped, 2 None spring onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Veal And Bacon Meatballs With Salsa And Potato Wedges falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Veal And Bacon Meatballs With Salsa And Potato Wedges

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