EGGPLANT MEATBALLS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large eggplant, chopped
2 slices stale bread, crust removed
1 cup (250 ml) milk
2 eggs
1 cup/250 ml freshly grated Pecorino cheese
1 cup/250 ml freshly grated Parmigiano cheese
Salt
1/2 cup/125 ml bread crumbs
1/2 cup/125 ml flour, plus extra for dredging
1/2 cup/125 ml extra-virgin olive oil
Red onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds/700 g tomato puree
Salt
Freshly grated Parmigiano cheese, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Boil the chopped eggplant in salted boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain well and let cool. Squeeze out any excess water from the eggplant.
  • In a bowl, add the bread and milk. Allow the bread to sit and absorb the milk for a few minutes. Squeeze out as much of the milk from the bread as possible.
  • In another mixing bowl, add the eggplant and break up the bread into the bowl. Add the eggs, Pecorino, Parmigiano cheese, and salt. Then add the bread crumbs and flour. Cook's Note: If your mixture has a lot of moisture you may need to add more bread crumbs and flour. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. With your hands, shape the meatballs into the size of golf balls. Dredge the meatballs in the flour.
  • For the tomato sauce: In a large saucepan heat up olive oil. Saute the onions and add the tomato puree and salt. Bring the mixture to a light boil, then turn the heat to medium. Add the meatballs to the sauce and allow to cook for approximately 15 minutes. Plate and add the Parmigiano cheese.

Urme Akter
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These were delicious! I made them for my friends and they all raved about them. I will definitely be making these again.


Eskedar Lemma
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overcooked them.


Masibulele Gxabuza
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These were so good! I'm definitely making these again.


Klaudjo Murto
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Eraz Bangladeshi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very tasty.


ben allan
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These meatballs were easy to make and very flavorful. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still delicious.


ANNABEL MOOLMAN
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Meh.


razu shikder
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The sauce was especially good.


TAHSIN Official Channel
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These meatballs were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


MR NOBAB
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The texture was perfect and the flavor was on point. I'll definitely be making these again.


amies draftss
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These eggplant meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


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