Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3        tablespoons  olive oil
  1                     red bell pepper
  1                     green bell pepper
  1                     yellow bell pepper
  1                     onion
     1/3         pound  lean ground beef
     1/3         pound  ground pork
     1/3         pound  ground veal
  1                     egg
     1/4           cup  fine dry bread crumbs
     1/4           cup  fresh parsley
  1           teaspoon  fennel seeds
  1 1/4      teaspoons  salt
     1/4      teaspoon  black pepper
     1/2           cup  pitted black olive

Preparation:

In 12" skillet over medium heat,heat 1 tbsp. olive oil;add red, green and yellow peppers and onion;cook about 10 minutes,stirring occasionally until tender.Meanwhile,in large bowl,combine Butcher's Blend,egg,bread crumbs,parsley,fennel seeds,1/4 tsp. salt and black pepper;using hands or wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.Using slotted spoon,remove vegetables from skillet to bowl; keep warm.To skillet,add remaining 2 tbsp.oil;heat over medium-high heat.Add meatballs;cook about 15 minutes,turning frequently until well browned on all sides and cooked through.Return peppers to skillet, along with olives and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt.Cook about 1 minute longer,stirring until well mixed and heated through.Makes 4 serving

Nutritional Information:

417 Calories (kcal); 32g Total Fat; (68% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 133mg Cholesterol; 911mg Sodium