The Best Meatballs

The best meatball recipe uses a combination of ground beef, veal and pork. Minced garlic, fresh parsley, and Romano cheese add even more flavor

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 613 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Mix in cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Add bread crumbs and slowly mix in water, 1/2 cup at a time, until mixture is moist but still holds its shape (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water); shape into meatballs.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, slightly crisp, and cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.