Minced Meat

Available from the PRIME Butcher Counter at Arkadia Foodstore Gozo

Minced meat is meat that has been finely chopped with a knife or a mincing machine. This can be made of pork, veal, lamb, goat or poultry, or a combination of more than one type of meat. Minced meat is made from a combination of lean meat and fat trimmings that are not substantial enough to be sold on their own. Minced meat is used in a variety of dishes as it is easy to prepare and store.

Recipe: Meatballs

Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 32g breadcrumbs
• 23g grated parmesan
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• 1 egg
• 30ml whole milk
• 225g Italian sausage
• 225g minced beef
• Cooking oil
• Red sauce

A wide variety of quality ingredients for our recipes are available from Arkadia supermarkets in Malta and Gozo, including Arkadia FoodExpress Swatar and Arkadia Food Market Valletta.

Method:

1. Combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and some salt and pepper in a small bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg.

3. Add the breadcrumbs mixture, egg, milk, sausage, and minced beef to a large bowl. Combine using your hands.

4. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes for the breadcrumbs to soften. Divide and shape the meat into 16 meatballs.

5. Heat a tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

6. Place the meatballs in the skillet and cook until brown on all sides and cooked through.

7. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a pot of red sauce and simmer for a few more minutes before serving.

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