Grandma'S Italian Meatballs: Quick, Easy, Deliziose

Name: Grandma'S Italian Meatballs: Quick, Easy, Deliziose!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup pignoli nut; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; red pepper flakes, to taste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine; anchovy, chopped (1 fillet) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pignoli nut
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine
anchovy, chopped (1 fillet) (optional)

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Combine all ingredients (except the olive oil and wine) in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
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To make the meatballs: With damp hands, take a portion of the ground beef mixture and roll between palms to form a 1-inch round ball that is firmly packed. Repeat. Cook's Tip: If the ground beef mixture becomes too dry for the meatballs to properly stick together, add a sprinkle of water to the mixture as needed.
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Cook the meatballs one of two (2) ways:
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a. Grandma's way was to drop the hand rolled meatballs into boiling hot tomato sauce during the last 20-30 minutes of the sauce's cooking time.
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b. Another popular method in our family is to fry the meatballs. Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the meatballs, but do not over-crowd the skillet - Cook in a single layer. Cook for 10 or so minutes. As meatballs are finishing, add a little bit of red wine to de-glazethe skillet. Cook's Tip: Brown well on bottoms before turning, or meatballs will break apart. DO NOT OVERCOOK.
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DELICIOUS VARIATION TO THIS RECIPE: Add one (1) chopped anchovie to the above-described ground beef mixture. Reduce your salt to a 1/4 teaspoon.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 lb ground beef, 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, roughly chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Italian Meatballs: Quick, Easy, Deliziose! 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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Grandma'S Italian Meatballs: Quick, Easy, Deliziose!

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