Bison Meatballs with Tomato & Thyme

This is another easy and flavorful recipe using the oh-so-versatile Elli & Manos Greek Flavor Bursts. We like to use bison instead of beef because it is leaner, cooks faster and is more tender, but you can prepare the meatballs with beef or veal or pork or any combination of ground meat. You can also use just about any tomato-based Greek Flavor Burst, although we like the thyme version as the herb flavor comes out well but without over-shadowing the rest of the dish. We served this hearty dish with steamed jasmine rice that nicely absorbs the sauce, but pasta, especially Greek orzo, or mashed potatoes are equally fabulous!

Ingredients for meatballs with tomato & thyme

1 pound of ground bison or ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 cup water

1 onion, chopped

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)

1 tsp Sparoza's 15 Greek Herbs & Seeds blend

Salt and pepper

2-3 tbsp of Tragano Greek Organics olive oil

1 jar Elli & Manos Tomato & Thyme Greek Flavor Burst

Make bison meatballs with tomato & thyme 

Warm your oven to 300ºF and set aside a pyrex or other oven-proof baking dish.

In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients, except the water. Then start adding the water little by little, continuing to mix with your hands until you have a nice moist mixture that you can shape into meatballs. You may need more or less water depending on the breadcrumbs you are using.

Shape the meatballs and place them in the baking dish, leaving about 1/2” distance between them.

Drizzle with the olive oil and add the Tomato & Thyme sauce, stirring a little to blend. You can add a little more water if you prefer a more liquid sauce.

Place in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.

ENJOY!

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