Meatballs in Sofrito Sauce

Name: Meatballs in Sofrito Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/3 cup chopped green olives (pimiento-stuffed); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 grated lime, rind of; 1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaf; 2 large garlic cloves, minced

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Servings: 10

Author : Ceezie

meat less 60 mins

Instructions

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Step 1

To prepare Sofrito Sauce, heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion, pepper and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add tomatoes, water and cilantro. Blend or process until smooth. Add salt and pepper.

Step 2

To prepare meatballs, combine beef, olives, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Form mixture into 30 (1-inch) meatballs. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Drain off fat.

Step 3

Add sofrito sauce to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meatballs are thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes; uncover the last 5 minutes of cooking, if necessary, to thicken sauce. Transfer meatballs and sauce to a serving dish or individual shot glasses.

Step 4

To prepare Gremolata, combine lime rind, cilantro and garlic; mix well. Sprinkle over meatballs and serve.

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