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Argentina Chimichurri Meatballs

Here's how you make Argentina Chimichurri Meatballs
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 2h
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 cups chimichurri sauce
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, (1 cup)
  • Meatballs
  • 3/4 ground beef
  • 3/4 ground pork
  • 1 ounce bread, (1 slice)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons chimichurri sauce (drain, so you don't add too much of the oil)
  • 2 green onions, minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, smashed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Garnish
  • 8 ounces baguette, sliced
  • 1 lemon, wedged
  • 15 ounces whole black olives (1 can)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Meatballs :

  • Step 2: Soak the bread in the milk for 30 minutes and then squeeze.

  • Step 3: To the meats :

  • Step 4: Add the bread and then add the chimichurri, garlic, pepper, green onions, egg and mix until well combined.

  • Step 5: Don't over mix the meat as it will make tough meatballs.

  • Step 6: Form them into smaller than normal meatballs and then freeze them 20-30 minutes.

  • Step 7: They will firm up.

  • Step 8: Bake at 425 degrees on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for 25 minutes until golden brown.

  • Step 9: To serve:

  • Step 10: In a large dish, add a little chimichurri to the bottom, then add the meatballs, then a little chimichurri over the top and sprinkle with the cheese.

  • Step 11: In Argentina, whole black olives, lemons and baguette slices are the garnish.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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