Italian Meatballs (No Sauce)
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 6
- Cuisine
- Italian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg plus 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Olive oil, for browning
Steps
- 1
Put the breadcrumbs in a small bowl and pour the milk over them. Let them soak for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the egg, egg yolks, cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the breadcrumb mixture and mash into a paste.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, and onion if using. Add the breadcrumb mixture and parsley, then mix gently until just combined.
- 4
Form into meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each for medium size or slightly larger if you want a heartier meatball.
- 5
Brown them in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, turning to get color on all sides.
- 6
Lower the heat, cover, and cook until the meatballs reach 165°F internally.
- 7
Serve plain, with a little extra cheese, or alongside pasta, bread, or roasted vegetables.
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