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Beef Polpette with Tahini Yogurt and Herbed Favas

  • Pair with Zinfandel
Beef Polpette (meatballs) Ingredients

2 grass-fed ground beef 80% lean
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup panko
½ cup yellow onion, finely diced, sweated, and cooled
2 cloves of garlic; minced sweated and cooled
1 Tablespoon + 2 teaspoons of Diamond Crystal Kosher salt
¾ Teaspoon of Black Pepper
½ teaspoon of ground Caraway
¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon of ground coriander
½ teaspoon of Hungarian Paprika

Beef Polpette (meatballs) Technique
  1. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer, fixed with a paddle
  2. Mix ingredients on medium speed until homogenized and tacky to the touch
  3. Refrigerate for 1 hr and roll into 2-inch balls
  4. Roast on an oiled sheet pan at 400°F for approx. 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F

Assembly

  1. Spoon salad onto the serving dish
  2. Place polpette on top of salad
  3. Spoon yogurt on top of polpette
  4. Garnish with a sprinkling of chervil and sumac
beef polpette
Tahini Yogurt Ingredients

1.5 cups of whole milk Greek yogurt
¼ cup of tahini
½ teaspoon of minced garlic
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil + additional for garnish
½ teaspoon of ground cumin
½ teaspoon of paprika
½ teaspoon of sumac
½ cup of water
Salt to taste

Tahini Yogurt Technique
  1. Mix all yogurt ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until evenly incorporated. Season to taste with salt.
  2. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, allow 30 minutes at room temperature before serving
Herbed Favas & Farro Ingredients

2 cups cooked farro
1 cup blanched, peeled fava beans
½ teaspoon chopped tarragon
½ teaspoon chopped parsley
¼ teaspoon banyuls (red wine) vinegar
2 teaspoons evoo
Chervil (garnish)
Sumac (garnish)

Herbed Favas & Farro Technique
  1. Combine all ingredients except chervil and sumac
  2. Mix and season to taste with salt and pepper
Executive Chef Peter Janiak

Executive Chef Peter Janiak

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