Cocktail Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Jam

Name: Cocktail Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Jam
Ingredients: 1/3 cup milk; 2 slices of white sandwich bread, crusts removed and bread torn into pieces (1 cup); 1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary; 1 teaspoon chopped oregano; 1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing; Spiced Tomato Jam, for serving

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup milk
2 slices of white sandwich bread, crusts removed and bread torn into pieces (1 cup)
1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Spiced Tomato Jam, for serving

Directions

1

In a small bowl, pour the milk over the bread and let stand until the milk is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
2

In a large bowl, gently mix the soaked bread with the ground meat, egg, cheese, parsley, salt, rosemary, oregano, paprika, garlic and cayenne until thoroughly combined.
3

Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
4

Preheat the broiler.
5

Arrange the meatballs on a large rimmed baking sheet and brush them generously with olive oil.
6

Broil about 4 inches from the heat for about 15 minutes, until nicely browned and firm.
7

Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter and serve with the Spiced Tomato Jam.