Meatballs

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cubed stale bread (Italian bread)
  • Milk for soaking the bread
  • 1 pound lean ground beef, such as sirloin
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, combine the bread with enough milk to just cover and let the bread soak for 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Squeeze dry and chop fine.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, combine the bread with the meat, garlic, parsley, Romano cheese, eggs, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4
    Form into 12 to 14 meatballs, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter, and chill until ready to cook.
  5. 5
    In a large saucepan or casserole set over moderate, heat the oil until hot.
  6. 6
    Add the meatballs and cook them until they're browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.

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