Authentic Italian American Meatballs Recipe

Name: Authentic Italian American Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb ground veal; 1/2 lb ground beef; 2 cups fresh grated romano cheese; 1 bunch Italian parsley, minced; 1/4 cup fresh minced garlic; 1/4 cup sea salt; 1/8 cup fresh ground pepper; 4 large eggs; 1 cup fresh ground breadcrumbs; cold water, as needed

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground beef
2 cups fresh grated romano cheese
1 bunch Italian parsley, minced
1/4 cup fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup sea salt
1/8 cup fresh ground pepper
4 large eggs
1 cup fresh ground breadcrumbs
cold water, as needed

1
Combine all ingredients until completely combined. If the mix is dry add cold water. it should be moist, but not wet.
2
Have a large quantity of homemade marinara sauce very hot on the stove. Turn the sauce to very low heat. Form mixture into meatballs (size is your choice), and add raw meatballs to sauce (add them gently, as the pan will be crowded.
3
Cover and walk away for three hours.
4
Return, gently stir, cover, walk away for three more hours.
5
Stir, and degrease the top.
6
Cover, leave cooking for two more hours.
7
Enjoy--you will love these.

786

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 lb ground veal, 1/2 lb ground beef, 2 cups fresh grated romano cheese, and more.

Yes, Authentic Italian American 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.

Authentic Italian American Meatballs

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