Mom's Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mom's Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh fine textured breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons milk; 1/3 pound ground chuck; 1/3 pound ground pork; 1/3 pound ground veal; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese; 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten with a fork; Fine sea salt to taste; Grinding coarse black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fresh fine textured breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons milk
1/3 pound ground chuck
1/3 pound ground pork
1/3 pound ground veal
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten with a fork
Fine sea salt to taste
Grinding coarse black pepper to taste

1
Place the breadcrumbs in a small bowl and stir in the milk; allow them to sit for 5 minutes, then stir to combine well and set aside.
2
In a medium size bowl, add the chuck, pork, veal, parsley, garlic, cheese, egg yolk, salt and pepper and the moistened breadcrumbs.
3
Mix everything with wet hands just until combined.
4
Fry a small spoonful in a frying pan and taste for seasoning.
5
Use wet hand to form golf ball size meatballs and place them on a lightly oiled, rimmed baking sheet.
6
Bake in a preheated 325F oven until the meatballs are browned and an instant read thermometer inserted into one of them registers 165F.
7
Serve as is or add to your favorite tomato sauce.

265

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh fine textured breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons milk, 1/3 pound ground chuck, 1/3 pound ground pork, and more.

Yes, Mom'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.

Mom's Meatballs

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