Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 7 minutes

You could serve the meatballs with fondue-style sauces: béarnaise, tartare, bourguignon, barbecue or a lightly-spiced tomato sauce.

1. Peel the onion and garlic.
2. In a blender, process together the walnuts, olives, garlic and onion. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the egg and the olive-walnut mixture.
4. Season with salt, pepper and quatre-épices.
5. Using a tablespoon, scoop out small amounts of the mixture and form into balls.
6. Place the flour in a deep dish. Gently roll the meatballs in the flour, tapping off the excess.
7. Heat the oil in a large skillet.
8. Brown the meatballs on all sides for 7 minutes over high heat, shaking the pan often.
9. Drain on paper towels.
10. Serve the meatballs hot with a well-dressed salad or mashed vegetable.