Ingredients
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4-inch piece of chorizo, finely diced
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1/2 small white onion, minced
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1/2 cup minced bell pepper
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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2 pounds ground veal
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
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In a medium skillet, cook the chorizo over moderate heat just until crisp. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook until softened. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cilantro and let cool.
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Gently mix the chorizo mixture with the veal and season well with salt and pepper. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and chill for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 450°. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the meatballs and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer the meatballs to a platter, sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and serve.