Fried Meatballs with Cheese Filling
Crispy fried meatballs stuffed with cheese are a recipe featuring fresh ingredients from the meat category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 800 g veal mince
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- 400 g sheep cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- breadcrumbs (for rolling)
- frying oil
- lemon juice (to drizzle)
- lettuce (for garnish)
Instructions
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1.
Grate the sheep cheese coarsely and mix with lemon zest and olive oil. Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
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2.
Roughly mix the veal mince with garlic, salt, and pepper, then roll into a long log. Cut the log into 36-40 pieces. Flatten each piece in damp hands, place a teaspoon of the cheese mixture in the center, press slightly with fingers to seal the meat around the cheese. Shape all balls as described, then firmly coat them in breadcrumbs.
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3.
Fry the balls in hot oil for 2–4 minutes until golden yellow, drain on paper towels, and serve on plates garnished with lettuce and a drizzle of lemon juice.
