Beef Polpette with a Cheese Center Recipe

Name: Beef Polpette with a Cheese Center
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs (page 4); 1/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow or white onion; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; Scant 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup shredded Fontina, provolone, or other melting cheese, shredded on the large holes of a box grater

Servings: persons

1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs (page 4)
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow or white onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Scant 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded Fontina, provolone, or other melting cheese, shredded on the large holes of a box grater

1
Combine the bread crumbs and milk in a medium bowl and let soak for 5 minutes.
2
Add all the remaining ingredients except the cheese, and knead with your hands until thoroughly blended.
3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to firm the meat and meld the flavors.
4
To form the meatballs, roll them into 1- to 2-inch balls, depending on how you are going to use them.
5
Press an indentation into the center of each ball, tuck in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon or so of the cheese, and then press the meat mixture over the indentation, enclosing the cheese in the center.
6
Saute, grill, or braise, or cook as directed in individual recipes.
7
(The uncooked meatballs will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; they do not freeze well.)

539

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs (page 4), 1/4 cup milk, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow or white onion, and more.

Yes, Beef Polpette with a Cheese Center 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.

Beef Polpette with a Cheese Center

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