Cocktail Meatballs in Saffron Sauce (Passover)

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 cup matzo meal, crumbs called Italian Herb coating crumbs, Manischewitz makes it for Passover
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cake crumbs
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 12 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
• parsley, chopped, for garnish

1. In a medium bowl, combine beef, crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup water until mixture is well blended.
2. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
3. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 2 tablespoons of hot oil, cook half the meatballs at a time until browned on all sides, turning constantly.
4. Remove to bowl.
5. Repeat with remaining meatballs and oil.
6. Into the drippings remaining in the skillet, stir chicken broth and saffron.
7. Return meatballs and their juices to skillet.
8. Cook over high heat until boiling.
9. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until meatballs are tender, stirring occasionally.
10. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

ground beef, matzo meal, onion, fresh parsley, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, cake crumbs, extra virgin olive oil, chicken broth, saffron thread, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cocktail-meatballs-in-saffron-sauce-passover-218233 (may not work)