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The Ingredients need to make Greek Meatballs:

1. Prepare of For the meatballs
2. Prepare 1 pound of ground beef or pork, lamb, chicken, turkey (or combination of beef and pork)
3. Prepare 1/4 cup of plain breadcrumbs (paleo - omit, gluten free - use GF breadcrumbs)
4. You need 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion
5. You need 2 cloves of garlic, minced
6. It’s 1/4 cup of finely chopped Kalamata olives (I use and recommend Lindsay Naturals Kalamata Olives)
7. Prepare 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
8. Prepare 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint
9. It’s 1 of large egg
10. Prepare 1 teaspoon of salt
11. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
12. Prepare 1 teaspoon of paprika
13. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
14. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg
15. Prepare 3/4 teaspoon of oregano
16. You need 3/4 teaspoon of thyme
17. It’s of For the Roasted Vegetables
18. You need 1 of medium eggplant (choose one that isnt too fat but more slender to avoid too many bitter seeds), peeled and diced into ¼ inch pieces
19. Prepare 5 cloves of garlic, peels left intact
20. You need 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
21. You need of SAUCE
22. Prepare 1 of medium red onion, chopped
23. Prepare 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
24. Prepare 1 of small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
25. It’s 1/2 cup of dry red wine (or use white if using chicken or turkey)
26. It’s 1 (28 ounce) of can crushed tomatoes (I recommend certified San Marzanos from Italy)
27. It’s 1/3 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
28. You need 1 teaspoon of salt
29. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
30. It’s 1/2 teaspoon of thyme
31. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
32. Prepare 1 cup of whole Kalamata olives, drained (I use and recommend Lindsay Naturals Kalamata Olives)
33. It’s 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
34. Prepare 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint

Step to make Greek Meatballs:

1. First we’re going to get the eggplant going so that can roast while we’re working on the other stuff. Select an eggplant that is on the narrow side. Fat ones tend to have more seeds which results in a bitter flavor. The peel also tends to be bitter in flavor and tough in texture, so peel the eggplant completely.

Dice it into chunks about 1/4 inch in size. You can make them larger if you prefer.

Don’t worry about tossing them with lemon juice to prevent them from getting brown. They’re going to get very brown while roasting them anyway.

First get the roasted eggplant and garlic going. Toss them with a little salt and the olive oil and spread them out single-layer on a lined cookie sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned, turning once with a spatula after about 10 minute Remove Set aside. Once cool, peel and mince the roasted garlic.

1. Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Use your hands or a food processor to incorporate the ingredient Form the mixture into 1-inch balls (you can make them larger if you prefer).
2. Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (See NOTE for oven baking method). Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
3. Add the red onions and the oil if more is needed and cook them until soft and caramelized, about 6-8 minute Add the red bell pepper and cook for another couple of minutes until softened. Add the wine and bring it to a rapid boil. Boil for 2 minute
4. Add the roasted eggplant, roasted garlic and all of the sauce ingredients, except for the olives, parsley and mint, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minute Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover and simmer for another 15 minute Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the whole Kalamata olives, cover and simmer for another 5 minutes then stir in the chopped parsley and mint.
5. Garnish with some extra parsley and mint and serve with crusty bread, rice or orzo and a Greek or leafy green salad

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