COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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To give them a light crust, which makes them easier to pick up, meatballs can be rolled in a breadcrumb-and-flour mixture before frying.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes about 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices white or other soft bread, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup whole milk
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground pork
6 thin slices pancetta (2 1/2 ounces), finely diced
1/2 small onion, minced (1/3 cup)
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon mild smoked paprika (also called pimenton)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Soften bread thoroughly in milk in a large bowl. Add beef, pork, pancetta, and onion; mix with your hands. Mix in egg yolks, 2 teaspoons salt, some pepper, the paprika, and thyme.
  • Form into 1- to 1 1/4-inch balls. Chill in a single layer 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly coat a large skillet with oil, and fry meatballs in a single layer (do not crowd) over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Transfer to a baking pan, and bake until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.

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