Best Meatballs Ever Recipe

Name: Best Meatballs Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 (1 lb) stale Italian bread, crust discarded; 1 ½ cups whole milk; 34 lb ground veal; 12 lb ground pork; 12 lb ground chuck; 2 tablespoons chopped basil; 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley; ⅓ cup grated pecorino romano cheese; ⅓ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; ½ cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, chopped
1 (1 lb) stale Italian bread, crust discarded
1 ½ cups whole milk
34 lb ground veal
12 lb ground pork
12 lb ground chuck
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
⅓ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
⅓ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large egg
½ cup olive oil

1
Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.
2
Tear bread into large pieces, then soak in milk until very soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Squeeze out and discard excess milk.
4
Mix together bread, garlic paste, 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and remaining ingredients except oil in a large bowl with your hands, breaking up any large pieces of bread, until combined well.
5
Form meat mixture into 18 (2-inch) balls with dampened hands.
6
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown meatballs in 2 batches, turning frequently, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Arrange meatballs in 1 layer in a 3-quart shallow baking dish.
9
Cover with 1 quart sauce (reserve remainder for another use), then cover dish tightly with foil and bake until meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes.

4044

kcal

Calories

325

Fat

Carbs

256

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1 (1 lb) stale Italian bread, crust discarded, 1 ½ cups whole milk, 34 lb ground veal, and more.

Yes, Best Meatballs Ever 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 Meatballs Ever

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