The Best Meatballs

 

Growing up, meatballs were always my favorite dish. I would get so excited when mom made them for dinner because they are just so delicious! There is something about the combination of ground beef and bread crumbs that makes these classic Italian dishes irresistible. The best part? Making your own meatballs means you can customize the flavors to your liking - there is no wrong way to make a batch!   This recipe has all of my favorite components: fresh herbs, garlic, onion and Parmesan cheese. Delicious topped with marinara sauce or served on top of spaghetti noodles with red sauce, these Italian-inspired balls will be sure to please any crowd.  Make this recipe tonight for your family and enjoy an easy meal everyone will love!

prep:30 mins

cook:20 mins

total:50 mins

Servings:8

Yield:8 servings 

 

 

Ingredients: 

1 pound ground beef 

½ pound ground veal 

½ pound ground pork 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

2 eggs 

1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese 

1 ½ tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley 

salt and ground black pepper to taste 

2 cups stale Italian bread, crumbled 

1 ½ cups lukewarm water 

1 cup olive oil 

 

Directions: 

1-Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.

2-Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). Shape into meatballs.

3-Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (If your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)

 

Nutrition Info: 

Per Serving:

613 calories; protein 26.6g; carbohydrates 6.6g; fat 53.2g; cholesterol 148.6mg; sodium 333.1mg.