Boules de Picolat

Succulent meatballs in a rich tomato and olive sauce.

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 250 g ground pork
• 100 g bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 400 g tomato sauce
• 100 g green olives
• 2 onions
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Mix beef, pork, bread crumbs, and eggs; form meatballs.
2. Brown meatballs in olive oil; set aside.
3. Sauté onions until soft, add tomato sauce and olives.
4. Return meatballs to the pot, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.

Chef's tips

• Soak bread crumbs in milk for added moisture in meatballs.