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Black Truffle and Maple Meatballs

These meatballs are a perfect combination of sweet and savory with a hint of

black truffle flavor that will have you reaching for more.

Flavorful and delicious, these can be served as a starter all on their own, or

beside a side dish as a full meal. Thanks to California Olive Ranch Black Truffle

Chef’s Oil and a drop of maple syrup in this recipe, your meatballs will be perfectly

caramelized on the outside and juicy and hearty on the inside.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sourdough bread, roughly chopped
  • 1lb ground beef, lamb or pork
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon California Olive Ranch Black Truffle EVOO
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet or white onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons pink or sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. To a medium sized mixing bowl, add your ground beef, sourdough, onion, garlic, maple syrup, coconut aminos, spices and egg. Mix well.
  3. Add in California Olive Ranch Black Truffle EVOO, mix again until incorporated.
  4. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons worth of the meat mixture and shape into a ball.
  5. Place meatballs in an oven safe baking pan or skillet, the meatballs can be touching each other.
  6. Roast meatballs in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through and caramelized on the outside.
  7. Top with freshly chopped parsley if desired and an extra drizzle of California Olive Ranch Black Truffle EVOO.

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