Braised Meatballs with Artichokes and Fennel
Braised Meatballs with Artichokes and Fennel is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Mix the ground meat, egg white, bread crumbs, shallots, oregano, dill, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper in a medium bowl until uniform—that is, until the spices are spread evenly throughout; the bread crumbs, too; and the egg white is no longer visible as a scummy film.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMix the ground meat, egg white, bread crumbs, shallots, oregano, dill, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper in a medium bowl until uniform—that is, until the spices are spread evenly throughout; the bread crumbs, too; and the egg white is no longer visible as a scummy film.
Form this mixture into 12 golf balls.
Heat a large pot over medium heat.
Meanwhile, spread the flour on a plate.
Swirl the oil into the pot, then roll half the balls in the flour.
Put them in the pot and brown on all sides. (OK, geometry teachers, balls don't have sides.
But you know what I mean.) About 7 minutes will do it.
Transfer them to a plate and repeat with the remaining balls.
Dump the onion, fennel, tomato, and artichokes into the pot.
Stir over the heat until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
Pour in the broth; stir in the tomato paste, lemon juice, cinnamon, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
As the mixture begins to simmer, make sure you scrape up any browned bits in the pot.
Then tuck the meatballs into the simmering sauce and pour any juices on their plate over everything.
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer slowly for 1 hour.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.