MAMA IULIUCCI'S FAMOUS MEAT-A-BALLS (ITALIAN MEATBALLS)

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Here it is, my mom's FAMOUS Meatball recipe! This is THEE most requested of her for anything, anywhere! Whenever there is a shower, birthday, christening, etc., someone is asking for 150 to 200 of her famous meatballs. :) Of course, she always says yes! She is not one for "exact" measurements (a little of this, a dash of that), so I tried the best I could to adapt her recipe. Of course, these are best served with My Mama Iuliucci's "Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce recipe #26947, but I have used jazzed-up jarred sauce and they are still great. However, meat-a-balls like these deserve a homemade sauce, in my humble opinion!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs lean ground beef
8 -10 slices white bread, broken into small 1/2 inch pieces (or you can use rolls or any stale bread you have and want to use up)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (or to taste)
2 teaspoons parsley flakes (or to taste)
1/4-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or Locatelli)
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
olive oil (for frying) or vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients gently in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Roll meatballs 1 1/2- 1 3/4" in diameter.
  • Heat about 1/4" of oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
  • Fry meatballs in oil, rolling frequently, until evenly browned and juices run clear.
  • Drop meatballs in your favorite sauce (I highly recommend My Mama Iuliucci's"Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce recipe#26947) and let simmer for awhile to flavor sauce or just serve with your favorite pasta and sauce.
  • Tip: You can also bake or broil these if the frying part is too much of a hassle-- I use my broiler pan if I bake them, so the fat drips down and away from the meatballs.

Roji Khatri
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I love these meatballs! They are so easy to make and they always come out so delicious. I usually serve them with pasta and sauce, but they are also great on their own.


Rasheed Jan
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These meatballs were a little bit too bland for my taste. I think next time I will add some more seasonings to the mixture.


mdinjarul sheikh
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I've been making these meatballs for years and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always so flavorful and juicy.


Jara Moni
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These meatballs were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think next time I will drain them on paper towels before serving.


Mahinerangi Tawhai
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I love these meatballs! They are so easy to make and they always come out so delicious. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables, but they are also great on their own.


fun jocks
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These meatballs were a little bit too sweet for my taste. I think next time I will reduce the amount of brown sugar in the mixture.


Kavindu Lakshan
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I've been making these meatballs for years and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always so flavorful and juicy.


ale prem
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think next time I will reduce the amount of chili powder in the mixture.


Muhammad Iqran
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I love these meatballs! They are so easy to make and they always come out so delicious. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and gravy, but they are also great on their own.


Zahra Xade
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These meatballs were a little bit too salty for my taste. I think next time I will reduce the amount of salt in the mixture.


Cheryl Bryant
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I've been making these meatballs for years and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always so flavorful and juicy.


Adam Shambrook
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think next time I will add some more milk or broth to the mixture.


Lanhorn curcio
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I love these meatballs! They are so easy to make and they always come out so delicious. I usually serve them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, but they are also great on their own.


Pinky Kaur
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These meatballs were a little bit too dense for my taste. I think next time I will add some bread crumbs to the mixture to lighten them up.


Mehmood Akhtar
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they always come out so flavorful and juicy.


Sheraz raza soomro
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These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My family loved them and said they were the best meatballs they had ever had.