Parmesan-Dusted Meatballs

• 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 pound ground beef chuck
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons dried currants
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

1. In a food processor, pulse 1/3 cup of the almonds with the sugar until finely ground.
2. Coarsely chop the remaining almonds.
3. In a bowl, mix the bread crumbs and milk.
4. Add the almonds, beef, pork, egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan, parsley, currants, salt, and allspice.
5. Mix until combined.
6. Form into 1-inch balls.
7. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
8. Add half the meatballs, and saute until they are cooked through, about 7 minutes.
9. Transfer the meatballs to a platter.
10. Repeat with the remaining oil and meatballs.
11. Garnish with Parmesan, and serve immediately.

almonds, sugar, bread crumbs, milk, ground beef, ground pork, egg, parmesan cheese, parsley, currants, salt, ground allspice, olive oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/parmesan-dusted-meatballs-392227 (may not work)