Top Chef, Season 5, Episode 6

6-10 Servings

MEATBALLS

•     1/2 pound ground lamb
•     1/2 pound ground beef
•     1 teaspoon dried basil
•     1 teaspoon dried thyme
•     1 teaspoon turmeric
•     1/2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
•     Salt and pepper to taste
•     1 egg
•     1/2 cup breadcrumbs

SAUCE

•     2 tablespoons flour
•     2 tablespoons butter
•     I tablespoon tomato paste
•     1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
•     2 cups chicken stock
•     Salt and pepper to taste

POTATOES

•     2 peeled potatoes
•     1 tablespoon butter
•     2 tablespoons cream
•     Salt and pepper to taste

MEATBALLS

Combine all ingredients except egg and bread crumbs. Add in the egg and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.

SAUCE

Cook flour and butter on medium high heat to med roux. Add other ingredients.

POTATOES

Boil potatoes. Put through ricer. Season with salt, pepper, and chives. Add butter and cream. Put potatoes through rice strainer.