Patrick Mcginty's Minty Blarney Meatballs

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 ounce unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons plain flour
• 10 fluid ounces milk
• 4 1/2 ounces plain yogurt
• 4 tablespoons mint jelly

Recipe

• 1 blend the beef, onion, spices and herbs in a food processor for a few seconds until smooth.
• 2 alternatively, mince or beat well together.
• 3 add the beaten egg, season generously and beat until smooth.
• 4 with wetted hands, divide into 16 balls.
• 5 grill or dry fry for 7-10 minutes, turning frequently until thoroughly cooked.
• 6 place the butter, flour and milk in a saucepan.
• 7 heat, whisking continuously, until the sauce boils; season to taste.
• 8 whisk in the mint jelly, and cook for 3 minutes.
• 9 cool the sauce by stirring, while standing the pan in a bowl of cold water.
• 10 whisk in the yogurt.
• 11 reheat the sauce gently and serve with the meatballs.