Anna And Frankie'S Meatballs Recipe

Name: Anna And Frankie'S Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 lb ground veal; 1/2 lb ground pork; 2 large eggs; 1 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; 1/2 clove garlic, peeled and minced,i use 1 clove (optional); salt and pepper; 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs, method follows; 2 cups lukewarm water; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground pork
2 large eggs
1 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 clove garlic, peeled and minced,i use 1 clove (optional)
salt and pepper
2 cups Italian breadcrumbs, method follows
2 cups lukewarm water
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Bread Crumbs: Unless you make your own bread crumbs, you won't be following Rao's kitchen tradition.
2
Use the finest quality Italian bread you can find.
3
Allow it to dry for at least two days.
4
Then grate, using a handheld grater or a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
5
Shake and push the bread crumbs through a medium strainer to get an even texture.
6
Meatballs: Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl.
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Add eggs, cheese, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
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Using your hands, blend ingredients together.
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Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture.
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Slowly add water, 1 cup at a time, until the mixture is quite moist.
11
Shape the mixture into balls (approximately 2 1/2 to 3-inches in diameter.).
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Heat oil in a large saute pan.
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When oil is very hot but not smoking, fry meatballs in batches.
14
When bottom 1/2 of meatball is very brown and slightly crisp, turn and cook top 1/2.
15
Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
16
Lower cooked meatballs into simmering Marinara Sauce and cook for 15 minutes.
17
Serve over pasta or on their own.

1333

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 lb ground veal, 1/2 lb ground pork, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Anna And Frankie'S Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Anna And Frankie'S Meatballs

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