Johnny B's Meatballs Recipe

Name: Johnny B's Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 ground veal; 2 large eggs; 2 cup fresh grated Pecorino Romano; 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 salt and pepper to taste; 2 cup plain bread crumbs; 2 cup milk

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 ground veal
2 large eggs
2 cup fresh grated Pecorino Romano
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
2 clove garlic, minced
1 salt and pepper to taste
2 cup plain bread crumbs
2 cup milk

1
Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Add diced onion and saute until the are soft and slightly browned around the edges.
3
Drain oil and set pan aside to cool slightly.
4
Mix beef, veal and pork in a large mixing bowl with your hands.
5
Add eggs, cheese, parsley, garlic, onion and salt and pepper.
6
Mix in bread crumbs thoroughly then slowly add milk until moist.
7
Shape meat mixture into 2 - 3 inch meatballs.
8
Heat half a cup of remaining oil in a large pan over medium heat.
9
Fry meatballs in small batches, turning as they get browned on all sides.
10
About ten minutes each.
11
Repeat and use remaining oil until all are cooked.
12
Alternatively you can also bake these in the oven, at 350F for 35 - 45 minutes.
13
However, keep in mind they will become flat on the bottom as seen in my attached photo.

1203

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 1 lb lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Johnny B's 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.

Johnny B's Meatballs

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