Meatballs Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup; 1/2 cup grated onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup diced day-old bread, soaked in milk; 1 pound ground beef or lamb; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch nutmeg; Grated zest of 1 lemon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Flour, for dusting; 12 lemon wedges; Mint leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
1/2 cup grated onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced day-old bread, soaked in milk
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1 egg
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flour, for dusting
12 lemon wedges
Mint leaves

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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet set over medium heat.
2
Cook the onion and garlic until softened but not browned.
3
Let cool and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
4
Squeeze the excess milk from the bread and add the bread to the bowl.
5
Add the beef, egg, oregano, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
6
Mix by hand until smooth.
7
Form into little meatballs, about 1 ounce each.
8
Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Dust the meatballs in flour and shallow-fry them until golden brown.
10
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
11
To serve: Place on a platter and garnish with lemon wedges and torn mint leaves.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup grated onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/2 cup diced day-old bread, soaked in milk, and more.

Yes, 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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