Step 1

Place olives in pot, cover with twice the amount of water, bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium.

Step 2

Cook until you can easily push a fork through the olives (approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour), then drain water.

Step 3

Add tomato sauce and chicken consommé powder, bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium.

Step 4

Roll meat into 1-inch balls.

Step 5

Add meatballs one at a time and cook for approximately 10 - 15 minutes.