Mediterranean Meatball Skewers

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Found in family circle magazine

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Steps

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Heat grill to medium-high heat.

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In a bowl , whisk together vinegar , oil , garlic , thyme , mustard , 1 / 8 tsp of the salt and 1 / 8 tsp of the pepper until well blended.

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Set aside.

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In another bowl , mix together beef , egg , parmesan , bread crumbs , remaining salt and remaining pepper until well combined.

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Form into 24 meatballs , about 1 1 / 2 inches in diameter.

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Slice off stem and top third of each artichoke.

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Discard.

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Peel and discard the few top layers of leaves until artichokes are light green.

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Slice in half.

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Thread meatballs , artichokes , and tomatoes on eight 10-inch skewers.

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Brush generously with dressing.

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Grill on medium-high 12 minutes , rotating a few times , until meatballs are cooked through.

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Ingredients

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white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh thyme, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, lean ground beef, egg, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, baby artichokes, cherry tomatoes