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Fennel Black Pepper Meatballs
Fennel Black Pepper Meatballs
Level
Easy
Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
Makes 10 servings
INGREDIENTS
- ●2 packages (12 ounces each) SWEET EARTH Enlightened Foods Awesome Grounds
- ●1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ●1 tablespoon minced shallot
- ●1 tablespoon sliced scallions
- ●1 teaspoon toasted ground fennel seeds
- ●2 teaspoons fine kosher salt
- ●1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ●1 large egg, beaten
- ●1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ●3 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1/4 cup julienned fennel bulb
- ●3 tablespoons red wine
- ●1/4 cup MINOR'S Classical Reductions Reduced Brown Stock, prepared as demi glace
- ●2 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
MAKE IT
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Step 2
In a bowl add awesome grounds, garlic, shallots, scallions, fennel seeds, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, egg, and panko. Mix gently until evenly mixed. Form into 2-ounce meatballs.
Step 3
In a cast-iron skillet over medium high heat, add oil and heat until the oil shimmers. Add meatballs and brown evenly on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Place skillet in the oven and cook meatballs until internal temperature reaches 155°F. Remove and transfer to serving dish; cover with foil.
Step 4
Return skillet to the heat, add julienned fennel and cook until caramelized, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Deglaze with red wine and reduce au sec, or almost dry.
Step 6
Add demi glace and bring to a simmer.
Step 7
Top with butter and pour finished sauce over meatballs.
Serving Suggestion/Variation
Serve with cheesy polenta and freshly shaved hard
cheese.
CHANNEL YOUR INNER CHEF
