SICILIAN STYLE MEATBALLS

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Categories     Beef     Sauté

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices of white sandwich bread
4 large eggs, beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon minced marjoram
1 pound ground beef (85/15)
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup dried currants
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, soak the bread in water until saturated. Squeeze out the water and transfer the bread to a large bowl. Mash the bread to a paste and stir in the eggs, garlic, parsley, marjoram, 1 tablespoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Mash until smooth. Add the beef, pork, currants, pine nuts and cheese and mix until combined. Add the bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time, and knead until the mixture is firm enough to roll. Form the mixture into 36 meatballs (about 3 tablespoons each), tucking in the currants and pine nuts. In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the meatballs in 2 batches and fry over moderate heat, turning, until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a plate. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 30 minutes. 36 meatballs

Asif Shikder
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Mahboob Bhatti
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Merajul Sekh
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is so tasty.


Saif Alhujran
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit.


George Daher
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is delicious.


Tukundane Godfrey
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The meatballs were a bit bland for my taste, but the sauce was very good.


Shahzaib 2462
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I'll definitely be making them again.


thaddeus agboola
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful and the sauce was delicious.


Meddy Galiwango
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Abimbola Shonde
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is just perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Hudson Odongo
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with spaghetti and they were a big hit with my family.


Ubaid Sultan
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I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of spices is perfect and the meatballs are always moist and flavorful.


Hassaan
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Just made these meatballs and they are delicious! The sauce is flavorful and the meatballs are perfectly cooked.


Hasan Ghulam
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These Sicilian-style meatballs were a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making them again.