Almond Meatballs (Spain)

Name: Almond Meatballs (Spain)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground veal; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 egg; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/4 cup blanched almond, roughly chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (more or less)

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"This recipe was found in the 2005 cookbook, The Best Recipes in the World. These are great as appetizers or served on a finger food buffet."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 8

ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb ground veal
¹⁄₂ lb ground pork
1 egg
¹⁄₂ cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¹⁄₄ cup blanched almond, roughly chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt, to taste
¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup all-purpose flour (more or less)

directions

In a bowl, combine the veal & pork with the egg, bread crumbs, galic, almonds, salt & pepper, mixing well, but DO NOT KNEAD.
Form into balls from 1/2 inch in diameter to 1 inch diameter.
Put oil in a large skillet & turn the heat to medium.
One by one, dredge the meatballs in the flour & add them to the oil, before cooking, turning as necessary, 10 to 15 minutes or until nicely browned all over.
Serve hot or at room temperature.