Mini Pork Meatballs in Spiced Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients

10 oz (300 g) ground pork		sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped		4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp capers, drained and finely chopped		14 oz (400 g) can diced tomatoes, with juices
2 tsp black olives, finely chopped		2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp all-purpose flour		1 tsp paprika
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Prep: 30 min Total: 60 min

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1
Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Combine the pork, onion, capers, olives, and flour in a bowl, add the egg, and season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix thoroughly, then form into 12-15¾ in (2cm) balls.
2
Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Drain, transfer to a baking dish, and set aside.
3
Combine the tomatoes, garlic, and paprika in a saucepan, season with salt and pepper, then cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly-hot. Serve hot.

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