Best Italian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Best Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices white bread, turn into small bits (crust discarded); ¼ cup milk; 1 lb ground beef; 12 lb ground pork; ⅛ cup grated parmigiano; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves; 1 large egg yolk; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 14-½ teaspoon vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

2 slices white bread, turn into small bits (crust discarded)
¼ cup milk
1 lb ground beef
12 lb ground pork
⅛ cup grated parmigiano
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 large egg yolk
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
14-½ teaspoon vegetable oil (for frying)

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Combine the bread and milk in a small bowl, mashing occasionally with a fork, until a smooth paste forms about a few minutes.
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Mix all meatballs ingredients, beef, pork, egg, grated Parmesan Cheeses or Parmigiano, parsley, then include the bread and milk mixture with salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
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Lightly form, 3 tablespoons of the mixture into a round meatball, repeat with the remaining mixture to form approximately 15 meatballs.
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Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan.
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Add one by one the meatballs in a single layer, and when the edge of the meatballs dipped in oil sizzles, turn around several times.
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This just until nicely browned on all sides, a few minutes.
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Transfer the browned meatballs to a paper towel and set aside.
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Repeat, if necessary with remaining meatballs.

7039

kcal

Calories

661

Fat

Carbs

269

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: 2 slices white bread, turn into small bits (crust discarded), ¼ cup milk, 1 lb ground beef, 12 lb ground pork, and more.

Yes, Best Italian 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.

Best Italian Meatballs

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