Recipe: Caramelized Onion Meatballs

CARAMELIZED ONION MEATBALLS

5 Tbsp butter, divided use
1 large onion, diced
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 1/2 lbs. ground pork
2 egg yolks
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Melt 1/2 of the butter in a pan, add the onion and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until well browned.

Combine 1/2 of the onion with the remaining ingredients and mix well in a bowl. Reserve the remaining 1/2 of the onions. Shape the mixture into meatballs.

Melt the remaining butter in the pan, add the meatballs and cook over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through.

Add the remaining 1/2 of the onions just to heat. Transfer the meatballs to a dish and spoon over the onions and cooking juices.

Source: Tony Caputo