Polpette (Torpedo Shaped Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Polpette (Torpedo Shaped Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from an Italian or a French loaf); 1/3 cup whole milk; 3/4 pound ground beef chuck; 3/4 pound ground veal; 3/4 pound ground pork (not lean); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 3/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano (3 1/2 ounces); 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from an Italian or a French loaf)
1/3 cup whole milk
3/4 pound ground beef chuck
3/4 pound ground veal
3/4 pound ground pork (not lean)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano (3 1/2 ounces)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

1
Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
2
Add meats, garlic, cheese, eggs, parsley, 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture and blend with your hands until combined (do not overmix).
3
Form 1 1/2 cups meat mixture into small torpedo-shaped meatballs (1 level tablespoon each).
4
Reserve remaining 4 cups meat mixture for ragu .
5
Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry meatballs in 2 batches (do not crowd), turning occasionally, until browned well and cooked through, about 2 minutes per batch.
6
Transfer to paper towels using a slotted spoon and reserve oil for frying meatballs for ragu.

1442

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from an Italian or a French loaf), 1/3 cup whole milk, 3/4 pound ground beef chuck, 3/4 pound ground veal, and more.

Yes, Polpette (Torpedo Shaped 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.

Polpette (Torpedo Shaped Meatballs)

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