My Grandmother's Meatballs Recipe

Name: My Grandmother's Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium baking potato (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs; 12 ounces ground beef; 12 ounces ground pork; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 4 tablespoon unsalted butter; Quick-Pickled Sweet Cucumbers; Mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam, for serving

Servings: persons

1 medium baking potato (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
12 ounces ground beef
12 ounces ground pork
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
Quick-Pickled Sweet Cucumbers
Mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam, for serving

1
In a small saucepan, cook the potato in salted boiling water until tender, about 12 minutes.
2
Drain well, then pass through a ricer into a bowl.
3
Let cool.
4
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425.
5
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and cream.
6
Stir in the breadcrumbs and let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
7
Add the beef, pork, onion, salt, pepper and riced potato and mix just until combined.
8
Shape the mixture into 18 meatballs.
9
In a large ovenproof nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
10
Add half of the meatballs and cook over moderate heat, turning, until golden all over, about 8 minutes.
11
Transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
12
Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and meatballs.
13
Return all of the meatballs to the skillet and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
14
Transfer to a platter and serve with the Quick-Pickled Sweet Cucumbers, mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.

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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: 1 medium baking potato (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 large egg, beaten, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream, and more.

Yes, My Grandmother'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.

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