Best Pork Meatballs With Chimichurri Sauce Recipes

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PORK MEATBALLS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



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Chimichurri is a tangy herb sauce that comes from South America that's often served with steak. If you've never had it with meatballs, it's time to give it a try! -Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 pounds ground pork
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE:
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup packed Italian flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large, combine the first eight ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, place garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add parsley, cilantro, salt and pepper; pulse until finely chopped. Add vinegar. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, toss meatballs with half of the chimichurri sauce. Transfer to a platter. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts :

MEATBALLS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



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This South American condiment, ­featuring fresh cilantro and parsley, is more than just a sauce for tossing with meatballs. You'll want plenty for extra dipping. -Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 20 (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (22 ounces) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup packed Italian flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare meatballs according to package directions., Meanwhile, place garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add parsley, cilantro, salt and pepper; pulse until finely chopped. Add vinegar. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, toss meatballs with a little more than half of the chimichurri sauce. Transfer to a platter. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ARGENTINE CHIMICHURRI MEATBALLS



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Well a couple of years ago, I got to go to Argentina skiing with a good friend - and what a blast. On thing I did learn, is that if you don't like beef, potatoes or chimichurri ... good luck. It seemed like those 3 ingredients were a part of every meal, but luckily I do like all three. One night, we had this amazing grilled fish and of course potatoes ... but the appetizers were these simple miniature meatballs with ... of course ... chimichurri. Well, I am not sure what their recipe was, but the chef was nice enough to tell me that his secret was to add ground pork and a little of the chimichurri to the meatball. Also, theirs was topped with this great tangy cheese. I never got the name of it, but it is similar to a feta being a drier, crumbly cheese, but the taste of a goat cheese, so I think either one works well. I tend to use Feta. Well, I ended up using a pretty classic meatball recipe and this is my version. I make smaller than normal meatballs and just serve with tooth pics on a big platter with the sauce. They are just Yummy Bite Size appetizers. A great holiday appetizer and easy to make. I bake mine, so even healthier. Make ahead and just reheat. I also buy Badia Chimichurri sauce, right from the grocery store. You can also find it at www.badia.com, but there are many other brands that are available.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 Dozen, 12-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups chimichurri sauce (use more of less according to your taste, a little goes a long way, I just buy mine at the store, th)
1 cup feta cheese
3/4 lb ground beef (I like chuck)
3/4 ground pork
1 slice bread
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons chimichurri sauce (drain, so you don't add too much of the oil)
2 scallions (chopped fine, white and green parts)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
pepper
sliced baguette
lemon slice
black olives

Steps:

  • Meatballs -- Soak the bread in the milk and then squeeze. Just break up the bread and then add the chimichurri, garlic, pepper, scallions, egg and mix well. Then add in the beef and pork and mix until combined. Don't over mix the meat as it will make tough meatballs.
  • I form them into smaller than normal meatballs and then I freeze them 20-30 minutes. They firm up and make them easy to cook. Not necessary, but I just like to do it so they hold their shape.
  • Bake -- 425 degrees on a cookie or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 20-30 minutes until golden brown. If you want you can always pan fry them in a little olive oil as well.
  • Serve -- 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.
  • In Argentina, whole black olives, sliced lemons and baguette slices were the garnish. I still like to serve it like that when I make this as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 181.2, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 8

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