LAWRY’S PRIME RIB MEATBALLS
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 pound finely ground lean beef
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper
2 tablespoons oil
Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent. Blend onion, potatoes, bread crumbs, beef, whipping cream, parsley, egg, salt and pepper to taste in bowl. Blend thoroughly. Roll into balls 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Place on tray and cover. Let stand in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
When ready to cook, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and oil in skillet over high heat. Add as many meatballs as can freely move in pan. Cook, turning over until evenly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove and drain. Makes 12 appetizer servings.
From Lawry’s Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, CA
