Belgian Meatballs with Chive Mashed Potatoes

Source: Radhika Desai, Top Chef Season 5
Prep Time: About 1 Hour
Serves: 6-10

MEATBALLS

• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp dry basil
• 1 tsp dry thyme
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

SAUCE

• 2 T flour
• 2 T butter
• 1 T tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste

POTATOES

• 2 peeled potatoes
• 1 T butter
• 2 T cream
• salt and pepper to taste

MEATBALLS

1. Combine all ingredients except egg and bread crumbs.

2. Add in the egg and 1/2 cup bread crumbs.

SAUCE

1. Cook flour and butter on medium high heat to med roux.

2. Add other ingredients


POTATOES

1. Boil potatoes.

2. Put through ricer.

3. Season with salt, pepper, and chives.

4. Add butter and cream.

5. Put potatoes through rice strainer.