MOUNTAIN MEATBALLS

 INGREDIENTS

MEATBALLS:

2 t Olive Oil

2 Red Onions finely chopped

1.3 kg Lean Ground Beef ( 3 pounds )

1 t Dijon Mustard

1 t Dried Oregano

1/4 t Ground Cumin

1 t Coriander Seeds crushed

2 cups Breadcrumbs fresh

3 Eggs large

Salt and Black Pepper to taste

2/3 cup Cheddar Cheese grated

SAUCE:

1 TB Olive Oil

1 Red Onion finely chopped

1 Red Bell Pepper chopped

1 Yellow Bell Pepper chopped

2 TB Fresh Garlic crushed

2 Red Chilies de-seeded and finely chopped

1/2 t Paprika

1/3 cup Tomato Sauce (Ketch-Up)

1/3 cup Worcestershire Sauce

1/3 cup Cider Vinegar

1/3 cup Molasses

2 TB Dijon Mustard

1.5 cups Coffee hot, strong

1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved

1 TB Parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 240 deg C ( 460 deg F ) – spray a large roasting dish with cooking oil

Meatballs:  Heat the oil in a large skillet – saute the Red Onion until soft – remove from skillet and leave to cool completely

Place the Ground Beef, Mustard, Oregano, Cumin, Coriander seeds, Breadcrumbs, and the Eggs in a large mixing bowl – add the cooled Onion – season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper and mix thoroughly

Divide the Meatball mixture into eight equal portions – roll into balls (the balls will be slightly bigger than a Tennis ball) – make an indentation in each Meatball – divide the Cheese in eight and press into the indentations – press the Meatballs to close securely

Arrange the Meatballs in the prepared roasting dish – bake 30 – 45 minutes or until golden – remove from the oven

Sauce: Meanwhile, using the same skillet – heat the Oil for the sauce – saute the Onion, both Bell Peppers, Garlic, Chili and Paprika until soft stir in the Tomato Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Cider Vinegar, Molasses, Mustard, Coffee, and Tomatoes – reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce has thickened ( about 20 minutes )

Spoon away most of the fat in the Meatball roasting pan – pour over the sauce and return to the oven for 5 minutes or until heated through

Remove from the oven – sprinkle with Parsley and serve