April O'shea's Authentic Italian Meatballs (X Recipe

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   * The old country way is a mix of 1/3 beef, 1/3 pork and 1/3-veal grnd together.

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   But I think beef is much better.

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   ** Heaping Tsp., save time by using the jar of pre-minced garlic.

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   Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl with your hands making sure everything is well mixed.

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   Form into meatballs and fry*** in a large skillet with about 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat.

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   Turn on all sides to brown and cook through.

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   When all the way cooked, add in them to your sauce and let them cook slowly for about 1 hour.

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   *** Can also be browned in the oven on a baking or possibly broiler rack.

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   This will produce less greasy but also drier meatballs.

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    Note: April'sancestors (on both sides) go back to Italy.

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    I do not think the same is true for her husband!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.