Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 Tablespoon Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs/crumbled Bread
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons Italian Parsley, Chopped
  • 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Onion, Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • 1 can Cento Diced Tomatoes, 20 Oz. Can
  • 18 cups Capers
  • 1/2 cups Pitted Kalamata Olives, Whole

Method

  • Combine ground beef through parsley in a food processor and pulse for 2-3 minutes until well-mixed.
  • Refrigerate for one hour.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add chopped onion and garlic.
  • Stir and cook until onion turns translucent, then add tomatoes, capers and olives.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Form small round balls with meat mixture and add the balls into the tomatoes in the skillet.
  • Cook for about 20-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and sauce has reduced.