Liver Meatballs

Here is a recipe I borrowed and adapted from a friend of mine.  After introducing the idea to me, I knew I would have to try it.  It might sound a little scary at first glance, but eating organs is not nearly as bad as it sounds and this is a great way to give it a try since the liver is mixed with ground beef. This is not liver and onions, and there is no reason to be afraid.

Not only does it add a ton of flavor to the dish, but buying organs is extremely cheap and is a very sustainable way to utilize meat.  Would a caveman have wasted organs? Probably not, he/she would've used every last bit the animal, so why should you?

On top of that, liver is nature's multivitamin and contains huge amounts of vitamin A, vitamin B12, riboflavin, folate, iron, selenium, and protein.  It also contains a number of trace elements that the body needs to function.

Liver Meatballs

 

Ingredients

• ¼ lb of liver
• 2lbs of ground beef/turkey
• ½ onion finely chopped
• 2 tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Clove of Garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and Pepper

Directions

1. Put liver in the food processor and blend until finely processed
2. Mix ground meat, liver, sauce, paprika, salt, crushed garlic, onions, and pepper in a large bowl
3. Form meatballs and bake at 350F for 15-20 Minutes (make sure the baking sheet has sides to avoid dripping) 

These are fantastic with spagetti squash and tomato sauce or with rice. Really, you can use them anywhere you would normally use meatball.  Next time you use ground meat try adding in a little liver to boost the flavor and add a few vitamins and minerals to your diet.  Next time, we cook beef heart.... maybe.