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Frank's spicy meatballs

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Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 500 g minced beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove(s), finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ketchup, hot
  • 1 tbsp mustard, extra hot
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp marjoram, shredded, alternatively 1 bunch freshly chopped
  • 1 tsp basil, shredded, alternatively 1 bunch freshly chopped
  • Salt
  • 4 tbsp oil, for frying

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Peel and chop the onions, peel and chop the garlic clove. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. NOTE: Dried (shredded) herbs are used here. If you have fresh herbs available, you can add a finely chopped bunch of each. Form the dough into oval patties, yielding about 6 patties. Heat oil in a pan, add the patties, and fry for about 10 minutes on each side until browned and crispy. Serve with potato salad and a cold beer.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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