 |
MINI-MEATBALLS IN ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE Recipe | |
American Appetizer | |
|
Ingredients:
MEATBALLS2 pounds ground beef 1 cup soft bread crumbs 2 eggs 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, crushed Dash salt and pepper ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup ready-to-serve beef broth 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, finely chopped 1 cup dry white wine 4 ounce can of tomato paste 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Directions:
Meatballs: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into 64 one-inch meatballs and place on broiler pan. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 18-20 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices are clear. Sauce: In large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Combine broth and cornstarch. Add red peppers, wine, tomato paste and thyme to skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs to skillet and cook until meatballs are heated through. Makes: 64 appetizer size meatballs
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
| |