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Skillet Beef and Pork Meatballs with Kale Salad

Juicy, herby beef-and-pork meatballs browned crisp in a skillet, served with a lemony kale and apple salad and toasted pita for crunch.

Skillet Beef and Pork Meatballs with Kale Salad

Ingredients

  • 12 oz340 gGround beef, 90% lean
  • 7 oz200 gGround pork, 84% lean
  • 2 slices64 gWhole-wheat breadtorn into small pieces
  • ¼ cup (60 ml)60 gMilk, 2%
  • 1 large50 gEggsbeaten
  • ⅓ cup grated30 gGrated Parmesan
  • 3 cloves9 gGarlicminced
  • ¼ cup chopped15 gFresh parsleyfinely chopped
  • 2 tsp2 gDried oregano
  • ½ tsp3 gSalt
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper
  • 2½ tbsp36 gOlive oil
  • 9½ cups chopped200 gKalestems removed, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium180 gApplethinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped40 gRed onionthinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp30 gLemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped30 gWalnutschopped
  • 4 large pitas256 gWhole-wheat pitacut into wedges

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, soak the bread in the milk for 5 minutes, then mash into a paste.
  2. Add the beef, pork, egg, parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, two-thirds of the salt and the black pepper; mix gently with your hands just until combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into 20 balls about 1.5 inches wide and set them on a plate.
  4. Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, turning often, about 8 minutes.
  5. Cover the skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and cook 6 to 8 minutes more, until the meatballs reach 160°F (71°C) in the center. Transfer to a plate.
  6. While the meatballs cook, put the kale in a bowl with the lemon juice, the remaining half of the olive oil and the remaining third of the salt; massage with your hands for 2 minutes until the kale softens.
  7. Toss the apple, red onion and walnuts into the kale.
  8. Wipe out the skillet and warm the pita wedges in it over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until toasty.
  9. Serve the meatballs with the kale salad and warm pita.

Contains: Milk, Egg, Tree nuts, Gluten. Some brands contain soy.

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