SKILLET MEATBALLS WITH PEACHES, BASIL AND LIME

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You can make these gingery meatballs with any kind of ground meat (or vegan meat), but rich, brawny pork goes especially well with juicy peaches and the fresh basil. Make sure to use ripe or even overripe peaches (or nectarines). They should be very soft so they cook quickly, and very sweet so they contrast with the savory meatballs and tangy lime juice. Rice or rice noodles would fill this meal out perfectly and substantially, as would a crisp-leafed salad for a lighter, more summery supper.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, meat, meatballs, main course

Time 25m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated or minced fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, grated or minced
1 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more for serving
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 pound ground pork (or turkey or chicken, or vegan meat)
1/3 cup panko or other plain bread crumbs
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, plus basil leaves for serving
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons wine (dry white, rosé or red), or use broth, orange juice or water
2 cups diced ripe peaches or nectarines (about 3)
1/4 cup thinly sliced white or red onion, or scallions
1 lime, halved
White rice or coconut rice, rice noodles, or crisp salad greens, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together ginger, garlic, cumin and salt. Add pork, panko and basil. Using your hands, gently mix everything together, making sure not to overwork the mixture. (Otherwise, the meatballs get tough.) Form into 1 1/4-inch balls.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high, then add the oil and let it heat up until it thins out. Add meatballs in one layer. Cook, turning and shaking the pan, until meatballs are browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour the wine into the skillet and move meatballs over to one side of the pan, scraping up the browned bits. Add peaches, a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons water to the empty side of pan. When peaches are simmering, cover the pan, lower the heat to medium, and let cook until the meatballs are no longer pink at their centers, and the peaches juicy and tender, about 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  • Uncover the pan. If the mixture seems too runny, let it cook down for another minute or so. The peaches should break down into a chunky sauce. Hard or unripe peaches may take a few extra minutes.
  • Add the onions to the pan and mix them in so they wilt slightly. Squeeze lime juice all over everything, then taste and add salt and lime juice, as needed. Sweeter peaches will need more lime juice, tart ones, less.
  • Serve the meatballs sprinkled with more cumin and garnished with torn basil leaves, over the rice or greens.

Md Riyabul islam
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These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Moonz
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I should have used less sugar.


Chibugom Obiechina
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I'm not a big fan of peaches, but these meatballs were still really good. The basil and lime really balanced out the sweetness of the peaches.


Kabreayah Taylor
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Evell Cassius
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I made these meatballs for my friends and they were a hit. Everyone raved about them.


Unknown 19
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These were the best meatballs I've ever had! The combination of peaches, basil, and lime was incredible.


Rechel Dahait
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These meatballs were perfect! I served them with spaghetti and meatballs and everyone loved them.


Abiodun Dosunmu
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I should have used less chili powder.


MD SHAGOR
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. They were so juicy and flavorful.


Rana Ehsan
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans.


matin kurd
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These meatballs were amazing! The flavors were so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Sk Nazmul Sakib
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I should have added more sauce.


Nelly Happiness
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of peaches and basil, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together. I would definitely make these again.


Ayyan Azeem
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These were easy to make and so tasty! I used ground chicken instead of beef and they were still delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Sandra Cruz
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I made these meatballs exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfectly. They were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I served them over rice and everyone loved them.


Kamal Neupane
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of peaches, basil, and lime was unique and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.