Tomato Meatballs with Olives

1: Start building the sauce. In a large pan fry onion in oil until translucent. Add tomato paste and fry. Once fragrant, add olives, garlic, and lemon. Let this fry for a few minutes.

2: Add tomato sauce, wine, and spices (not the cilantro). Add 2 cups of water. Reduce heat to low and cover while you prepare the meatballs.

3: In a mini food processor, mince shallot, garlic, and potato until very fine.

4: Add mixture to meat in a mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs, egg, spices and oil. Combine everything using your hand. Do not overmix the meat. Form meatballs.

5: Heat a non-stick pan over medium high heat. Add oil to cover the pan. Sear meatballs on all sides to secure them. You can skip this step if you are in a hurry but it adds a nice layer of flavor.

6: Add chopped cilantro to sauce. Transfer meatballs in. Cover and cook on low for 45 minutes. Uncover and simmer a little more.