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One of the key steps in creating world class meatballs is to not overwork the ingredients when mixing, so keep this tip in mind when combining the ingredients.
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In a large bowl add the ground meat, garlic, onion, grated cheese, parsley, salt and pepper, and breadcrumbs.
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Gently mix the ingredients by hand (do not use a mechanical mixer) until the ingredients are combined.
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Next, combine the egg and milk in a smaller bowl and mix well.
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Add the milk/egg mixture to the already combined ingredients and mix until the meat has absorbed the liquid (again keeping mind to not overwork the mixture).
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All mixing should be done by hand.
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Next, scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture into your hand and gently form a ball.
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Again, do not overwork the mixture.
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You're simply looking to keep the integrity of the ball shape and not to create a snowball-like meatball you can hurl through the air (tightly packing the meat will result in a very tough and dense meatball).
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You can make the meatballs larger but we like our meatballs on the smaller side.
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Next, bring the Canola oil up to heat in a large fry pan and place 6-7 meatballs in your pan being careful not to crowd the pan.
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You should have a medium flame going underneath your pan because you will not be finishing the meatballs in tomato sauce.
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The medium flame will ensure you don't burn the meatball exterior while leaving the interior raw.
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I generally fry the meatballs for about 2-3 minutes on each side and then remove them to an elevated oven tray (and place them in a 200 degree C oven until they're ready to be consumed).
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Prior to serving you can ladle a bit of hot tomato sauce over the meatballs, this way the lovely meaty crust is preserved with the added luxury of a bit of tomato sauce.
