Macarons with Meat

Macaron Shells Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Macaron Shells In a medium bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar. Set aside.

Macaron Shells In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and beat until evenly colored.

Macaron Shells Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the beaten egg whites until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Macaron Shells Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch in diameter. Tap the baking sheet on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.

Macaron Shells Let the macaron shells sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to form a skin. This will help the shells develop their signature smooth top.

Meat Filling While the macaron shells are resting, prepare the meat filling. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened and slightly browned.

Meat Filling Add the ground meat to the pan and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.

Meat Filling Remove the pan from heat and let the meat mixture cool slightly. Stir in the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and beaten egg until well combined.

Macaron Shells Once the macaron shells have formed a skin, bake them in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are set and easily come off the parchment paper.

Macaron Shells Remove the macaron shells from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.

Assembly To assemble the macarons, place a small spoonful of the meat filling onto the flat side of one macaron shell. Top with another macaron shell, flat side down, and gently press to sandwich the filling.

Sauce In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.

Serve Serve the macarons with the sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!