THE BEST MEATBALLS

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I never knew how to make good meatballs until I found this recipe. I normally make mine with just ground beef and they still taste great. I've used the combination of pork, beef and veal and they are equally good. Definitely use fresh bread crumbs and freshly grate your cheese instead of using the canned variety...it really does make a difference.

Provided by Geanine

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground veal
½ pound ground pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 ½ tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups stale Italian bread, crumbled
1 ½ cups lukewarm water
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). Shape into meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (If your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 148.6 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Shohag Chowdhory
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These meatballs are a family favorite. We make them all the time. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a party.


Samuel Ditsi
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I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers.


Qatar Ruhan
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These meatballs are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Becca Bowker
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The meatballs were good, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for me. I would probably use a different sauce next time.


kiro hom
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more bread crumbs or milk next time.


amar rajbanshi
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I tried these and they were surprisingly good. The sauce was really flavorful and the meatballs were moist and tender.


Arham Arham
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They're also a great freezer meal.


Markus Rayford
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I love the flavor of these meatballs. They're so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers.


Tayler
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I've been making these meatballs for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Muhammad Ayaz
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These meatballs are the worst I've ever had. They were dry, tasteless, and the sauce was watery.


Kayinsola Kaygold
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough. I followed the recipe exactly.


Prakash Lama
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These meatballs are a family favorite. We make them all the time. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a party.


John Kehnt
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I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers.


Crazy Magar
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These meatballs are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Victoria Gana
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The meatballs were good, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for me. I would probably use a different sauce next time.


CELSO NHAVENE
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more bread crumbs or milk next time.


Renee Clement
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I tried these and they were surprisingly good. The sauce was really flavorful and the meatballs were moist and tender.


Rana TaMi
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had! The combination of spices is perfect and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making these again.


Julie Cain
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Kolapo Habibat
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These meatballs were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were moist and juicy. I served them over spaghetti and my family loved them.


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