California Country Meatballs and Peppers

Title:
California Country Meatballs and Peppers

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Hamburger,
Meats,
Pork,
Beef




Ingredients:





     3 tb Olive oil


     1 lg Red bell pepper, cored,


          Seeded and cut into thin


          Strips


     1 lg Green bell pepper, cored,


          Seeded and cut into thin


          Strips


     1 lg Yellow bell pepper, cored,


          Seeded and cut into thin


          Strips


     1 lg Onion, cut into wedges


   1/3 lb Ground beef


   1/3 lb Ground pork


   1/3 lb Ground veal


     1 lg Egg


   1/4 c  Fine dry bread crumbs


   1/4 c  Chopped fresh parsley


     1 ts Fennel seeds, crushed


 1 1/4 ts Salt


   1/4 ts Black pepper


   1/2 c  Pitted black olives, halved






 In 12" skillet over medium heat,heat 1 tbsp. olive oil;add red, green and


 yellow peppers and onion;cook about 10 minutes,stirring occasionally until


 tender.Meanwhile,in large bowl,combine Butcher's Blend,egg,bread


 crumbs,parsley,fennel seeds,1/4 tsp. salt and black pepper;using hands or


 wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.Using slotted


 spoon,remove vegetables from skillet to bowl; keep warm.To skillet,add


 remaining 2 tbsp.oil;heat over medium-high heat.Add meatballs;cook about 15


 minutes,turning frequently until well browned on all sides and cooked


 through.Return peppers to skillet, along with olives and remaining 1/2 tsp.


 salt.Cook about 1 minute longer,stirring until well mixed and heated


 through.Makes 4 servings.