The Best Meatballs

Health score
7%
The Best Meatballs
50 min.
8
412kcal

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Craving a truly unforgettable meatball experience? Look no further! This recipe for "The Best Meatballs" promises juicy, flavorful spheres of deliciousness perfect for a comforting lunch, a satisfying main course, or a crowd-pleasing dinner. Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly browned meatball, bursting with the savory richness of beef, pork, and veal, all harmoniously blended with aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and the sharp tang of Romano cheese. These aren't your average meatballs; they're a culinary masterpiece waiting to happen.

What sets these meatballs apart is the careful balance of ingredients and the emphasis on texture. Stale Italian bread, soaked and crumbled, ensures a tender interior, while the browning in olive oil creates a delightful, slightly crisp exterior – the perfect contrast in every bite. We're talking about tender, flavorful meatballs that practically melt in your mouth!

Ready in under an hour, with a generous yield of 8 servings, this recipe is perfect for feeding a family or impressing guests. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, gather around the kitchen, and create some magic. These meatballs are so good, they might just become your new go-to recipe!

Ingredients

  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 tablespoons flat parsley italian chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • pound ground beef 
  • servings salt and ground pepper black to taste
  • 0.5 pound ground pork 
  • 0.5 pound ground veal 
  • cups bread italian crumbled stale
  • cup olive oil 
  • cup romano cheese freshly grated
  • 1.5 cups water lukewarm

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl.
  2. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Calories412kcal
Protein25.61%
Fat69.91%
Carbs4.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.13
Glycemic Load
0.21
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
13.976087062255%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.64mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:411.94kcal
20.6%
Fat:31.56g
48.56%
Saturated Fat:11.95g
74.68%
Carbohydrates:4.55g
1.52%
Net Carbohydrates:4.24g
1.54%
Sugar:2.31g
2.57%
Cholesterol:137.83mg
45.94%
Sodium:271.59mg
11.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.01g
52.03%
Vitamin B12:2.03µg
33.83%
Selenium:23.08µg
32.97%
Phosphorus:317.86mg
31.79%
Vitamin B3:6.1mg
30.51%
Zinc:4.36mg
29.08%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.38%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.51%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.38%
Vitamin K:17.06µg
16.24%
Calcium:161.81mg
16.18%
Iron:2.12mg
11.78%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.76%
Potassium:373.42mg
10.67%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.24%
Magnesium:30.64mg
7.66%
Folate:20.71µg
5.18%
Copper:0.1mg
5.09%
Vitamin A:177.05IU
3.54%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.43%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.26%
Vitamin C:1.43mg
1.73%
Fiber:0.31g
1.24%
Source:Allrecipes