Dr. T'S Worlds Best Meatballs Recipe

Name: Dr. T'S Worlds Best Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Basic Mix; 1 pound 85% lean, grass fed ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork (preferrably pasture raised); 1/2 pound ground veal (preferrably pasture raised). Can substitute dark turkey meat, ground.; 2 large eggs; dried bread crumbs, slightly less that the same volume of meat; 1/2 cup grated reggiano parmigiano cheese, best quality; 5-6 grates of fresh nutmeg; A good glug of best quality olive oil; 1-1/½ teaspoons kosher salt; several grinds of black pepper; For the Sofrito; 1 medium carrot; 1 medium stalk celery; 1 small onion; 1 handful Italian parsley; 1 handful fresh basil; 2-3 medium garlic cloves

Servings: persons

The Basic Mix
1 pound 85% lean, grass fed ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork (preferrably pasture raised)
1/2 pound ground veal (preferrably pasture raised). Can substitute dark turkey meat, ground.
2 large eggs
dried bread crumbs, slightly less that the same volume of meat
1/2 cup grated reggiano parmigiano cheese, best quality
5-6 grates of fresh nutmeg
A good glug of best quality olive oil
1-1/½ teaspoons kosher salt
several grinds of black pepper
For the Sofrito
1 medium carrot
1 medium stalk celery
1 small onion
1 handful Italian parsley
1 handful fresh basil
2-3 medium garlic cloves

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["Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Roughly chop the vegetables. Put all of the sofrito ingredients into the food processor and process until you have a paste-like consistency.", "Put the sofrito onto a large bowl. Add the eggs, nutmeg, salt, pepper, olive oil, cheese and bread crumbs. Combine until well mixed. Add the meats and mix by hand until well combined. Taste a pea sized portion and correct the salt if necessary.", "I roll the mix by hand into about 2 inch balls. But whatever size pleases you is fine. You can use an ice cream scoop to create even sized portions but with a little practice it is easy to create even sized balls by hand, the old fashioned way!", "Place balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.", "I generally make these meatballs to put into a marinara sauce for spaghetti and meatballs. If this is your plan, put the baked meatballs into your sauce and simmer until you're ready to eat!"]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Basic Mix, 1 pound 85% lean, grass fed ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork (preferrably pasture raised), 1/2 pound ground veal (preferrably pasture raised). Can substitute dark turkey meat, ground., and more.

Yes, Dr. T'S Worlds Best 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.

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Dr. T'S Worlds Best Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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