MINI MEATBALLS IN SAFFRON SAUCE

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Categories     Pork     Sauté     Veal     Saffron     White Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 32

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground veal
4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 1/2-inch-thick slice French bread, crust removed, soaked in water 3 minutes and squeezed dry
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
All purpose flour
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads

Steps:

  • Mix pork, veal, 1 tablespoon parsley, half of garlic, egg, bread, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl to blend. Shape meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Dust meatballs with flour. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and sauté until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to plate. Add onion to skillet; reduce heat to medium and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in paprika, then 1 cup broth and wine. Return meatballs with any accumulated juices to skillet. Bring to simmer. Cover and cook until meatballs are tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover; add 2 tablespoons parsley, remaining garlic, and saffron. Simmer until sauce thickens, turning meatballs occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer, thinning with broth if necessary.)
  • Place meatballs with sauce on platter. Top with 1 tablespoon parsley.

Serpa anil Anil serpa
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The saffron sauce was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful. I could eat it with just about anything.


Vinod ku Sah
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.


Jacob Below
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These meatballs were perfect! They were tender and flavorful, and the saffron sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Anwer Hossen
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I love how this recipe uses ground lamb. It gives the meatballs a unique flavor that I really enjoy.


Azad Smart
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Shannon Holland
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The meatballs were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would cook the meatballs for a shorter amount of time.


Linda Mandela
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These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Daisy Amador
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I love how this recipe uses fresh herbs. It really gives the meatballs a lot of flavor.


Prabha Senchurii
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great. I served them over spaghetti and they were a hit with my family.


Samiullah Hashmi
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I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I still enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were very flavorful and the sauce was creamy and rich.


Esther Tsindoli
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful.


Md Rafid
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The saffron sauce was too overpowering for me. I think I would use less saffron next time.


brianna olivarez
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the sauce next time.


ZuesiKage
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I love how this recipe uses saffron. It gives the sauce a beautiful color and a unique flavor.


Imran khan2004
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were delicious. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.


Mavo Shikwambana
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfect. The saffron sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down with a little cream.


Stephen Daniels
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This dish was a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the saffron sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.