California Mama's "Meatballs" Recipe

Name: California Mama's "Meatballs" Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. cooked millet, (see note); 1/4 c. chopped yellow onion; 1/2 c. chopped white mushrooms; 1 lrg egg, beaten; 1 x egg white, beaten; 1/2 tsp garlic pwdr; 3 tsp dry parsley; 1/2 tsp grnd black pepper; 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs (or possibly more if needed); 6 c. prepared marinara sauce

Servings: persons

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This version uses millet, a golden brown grain which's increasingly popular on menus sporting California cuisine.
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Combine all ingredients, except bread crumbs and sauce, in mixing bowl.
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Stirring constantly, add in bread crumbs till mix is hard sufficient to create into balls.
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Using wet hands, shape mix into balls, using about 1 1/2 Tbsp.
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mix per ball.
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Balls can be frzn at this point or possibly simmered in sauce for 30 min.
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Alternatively, balls can be baked in oven on lightly oiled baking sheet at 325 degrees for 30 min then served with hot sauce.
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Makes about 20 to 22 meatless balls or possibly about 7 servings of 3 balls each with 1/2 c. sauce.
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NOTE: To cook millet, bring 1 c. millet and 2 1/2 c. water to a boil.
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Cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to medium.
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Cook 15 min.
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Remove from heat and let sit uncovered for 20 min.
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Yields about 3 c..

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 c. cooked millet, (see note), 1/4 c. chopped yellow onion, 1/2 c. chopped white mushrooms, 1 lrg egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, California Mama's "Meatballs" Recipe 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.

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California Mama's "Meatballs" Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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