Zesty Beef & Leek Bites using a Thermomix
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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these zesty lemon and beef meatballs that are sure to add a burst of sunshine to your dinner table! Originating from the fusion of Mediterranean flavors, this dish combines the robust savoriness of ground beef with the refreshing zing of lemon—making it a delightful surprise for your palate. Did you know that lemon has been used in cooking for centuries, not just for its flavor but also for its ability to enhance the nutritional value of meals? These meatballs are not just a treat for your taste buds; they're also a great way to sneak in those greens with leeks and parsley. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create a dish that’s as bright as a summer day!
Ingredients
- 200 g Leek
- 10 g Olive oil
- 500 g Ground beef
- 1 Egg
- 30 g Breadcrumb
- 2 Lemons
- 2 Cloves of garlic
- 5 g Fresh parsley
- 5 g Fresh chive
- 5 g Ginger
- 5 g Salted soy sauce
- 5 g Sesame oil
- 2 g Salt
- 1 g Pepper
- 10 g Flour
Steps
Leek & Beef Mixture
- Add 200 g of leek, 10 g of olive oil in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 3sec / 0°C / Speed 5. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Add 500 g of ground beef, 1 egg, 30 g of breadcrumb, 1 lemon, 1 lemon, 2 cloves of garlic, 5 g of fresh parsley, 5 g of fresh chive, 5 g of ginger, 5 g of salted soy sauce, 5 g of sesame oil, 2 g of salt, 1 g of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 3 in inverse.
Meatball Shaping
- Add 10 g of flour at a workplan.
- Dust your hands with flour.
- Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs (approximately 2-3 cm in diameter).
Sauté
- Cook in the oven with an oil base.
- Place the meatballs in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd.
- Cook in the oven without added oil during 10min and turn regularly, turn as soon as the face is golden.
- Serve Immediately.
