Meatballs

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80-85% lean)
  • 1.25 pounds ground veal
  • 1.25 lb. ground pork
  • 12 slices white bread, crusts removed
  • 8 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Sweet onions
  • 8 teaspoons Italian parsley, finely minced
  • 2 cups grated Romano cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    1. Use food processor to cut up bread into fine bread crumbs.
  2. 2
    2. In large bowl, use hands to mix together ground beef, veal and bread crumbs.
  3. 3
    3. In medium bowl, beat eggs and then whisk in cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
  4. 4
    4. Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the large bowl with beef and use hands to knead until evenly mixed.
  5. 5
    5. Form into 1.5 inch meatballs. Don't make too big, or middle won't cook well.
  6. 6
    6. Heat about 0.5 inch of olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Note that oil will splatter some while cooking.
  7. 7
    7. Put meatballs in skillet and fry. Make sure they're covered halfway in oil. Roll around until all sides are crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Cut one in half to check that middle cooked through to at least a pinkish color (will cook a little more in sauce).

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