MINI-BACON MEATBALLS

Ingredients

  • 2 strips bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 pound ground beef sirloin
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a broiler pan with nonstick spray.

Saute bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until starting to crisp, about 4 minutes; remove and set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.

Saute onion in same skillet in reserved drippings over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic to skillet and cook, 1 minute.

Combine beef, bacon, onion mixture, bread crumbs, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in beaten egg.

Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on prepared broiler pan. Bake meatballs until fully cooked, about 10 minutes