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Argentinian Chimichuri Meatballs

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 Argentinian Chimichuri Meatballs
Week of 05/20/2019 to 05/24/2019 Please note all recipes at the PJCC are vegetarian. Ingredients subject to change based on availability and teacher’s direction.
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Latin
Servings
Yields 4 Servings
Ingredients
Meatballs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 green onions minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves minced
  • 2 cups Swiss chard roughly minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • canola oil for frying
Chimichurri
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
Rice
  • 1 cup of uncooked rinsed rice
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1/3 cup corn
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Latin
Servings
Yields 4 Servings
Ingredients
Meatballs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 green onions minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves minced
  • 2 cups Swiss chard roughly minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • canola oil for frying
Chimichurri
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
Rice
  • 1 cup of uncooked rinsed rice
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1/3 cup corn
Instructions
How to Cook the Rice
  1. Cook rice and corn with some salted water appropriately in a pot and keep warm to serve later, serving as a bed for the meatballs and chimichurri.
How to Make the Chimichurri
  1. Combine all chimichurri ingredients in the bowl and process with a food processor or an immersion blender until smooth. Transfer to a jar or air-tight container and chill until meatballs are ready.
How to Make the Meatballs
  1. In a medium bowl combine garlic, green onions, cilantro leaves, Swiss chard and combine thoroughly with the crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, ground pork and ground beef.
  2. Using your hands, mix until well-combined, but don't overmix. Using a portion scooper or spoon, shape into balls. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, making sure to evenly coat the bottom of the skillet.
  3. Add meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with plenty of fresh chimichurri.