Anna And Frankie"S Meatballs Recipe

Name: Anna And Frankie"S Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb grnd lean beef; 1/2 lb grnd veal; 1/2 lb grnd pork; 2 lrg Large eggs; 1 c. freshly-grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 sm garlic clove peeled, and chopped, (optional) Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste; 2 c. bread crumbs method follows; 4 c. lukewarm water; 1 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

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["Bread Crumbs: Unless you make your own bread crumbs, you won""t be following Rao""s kitchen tradition.", "Use the finest quality Italian bread you can find.", "Allow it to dry for at least two days.", "Then grate, using a handheld grater or possibly a food processor fitted with a metal blade.", "Shake and push the bread crumbs through a medium strainer to get an even texture.", "Meatballs: Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl.", "Add in Large eggs, cheese, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper to taste.", "Using your hands, blend ingredients together.", "Blend bread crumbs into meat mix.", "Slowly add in water, 1 c. at a time, till the mix is quite moist.", "Shape the mix into balls (approximately 2 1/2- to 3-inches in diameter).", "Heat oil in a large saute/fry pan.", "When oil is very warm but not smoking, fry meatballs in batches.", "When bottom half of meatball is very brown and slightly crisp turn and cook top half.", "Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.", "Lower cooked meatballs into simmering Marinara Sauce (see recipe) and cook for 15 min.", "Serve over pasta or possibly on their own.", "This recipe yields 12 meatballs.", "Yield: 12 meatballs"]

1284

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb grnd lean beef, 1/2 lb grnd veal, 1/2 lb grnd pork, 2 lrg Large eggs, and more.

Yes, Anna And Frankie"S Meatballs Recipe 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.

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