15 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Description

All ingredients are available in the market!

Ingredients

1 cup Gruyere Cheese, Grated
1/2 cup Prosciutto, Sliced Thick, Cut in

to 1/8in dice
1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp Parsley, Chopped
1 1/3 lb Ground Beef
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Butter, Unsalted
1 ea Red Bell Pepper, Cut into 1/4in dice
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, Pitted
Fine Sea Salt

Method of Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix together cheese, prosciutto and 1/3 cup parsley, set aside.
2. Season beef with 1/2 tsp salt, then form into 12 meatballs.
3. On a l

arge plate or baking sheet, gently flatten meatballs with your palm.
4. Place a mound of the cheese mixture into the center of each, then reform meatballs around the stuffing.
5. Heat oil and butter in a large, heavy skillet with a lid over medium-high heat.
6. Fry meatballs, turning occasionally, until well browned, 5-6 minutes.
7. Add bell pepper, olives and generous pinch of salt.
8. Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until meatballs are cooked through and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat, sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp parsley and serve warm.

Recipe Source

La Cucina Italiana Magazine, April 2012 Issue