c and l's stuffed black olives

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 ounces ground lamb
• 4 ounces ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 small onion, shredded
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups italian-style dried bread crumbs
• 2 cups vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large skillet over medium high heat, cook ground beef and ground lamb until evenly browned.
• drain meats. mix in italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion, parsley flakes, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. continue cooking over medium high heat 1 to 2 minutes, until thoroughly blended.
• beat eggs in a small bowl. place italian-style dried bread crumbs in a small bowl. stuff the olives with the meat mixture. dip the stuffed olives into the eggs, then into the bread crumb mixture. place coated olives on a flat surface and let them sit for 10 minutes.
• heat vegetable oil in the deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). repeat the process of dipping each olive into the egg and bread mixture.
• in small batches, fry the olives 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. drain on paper towels.