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Monday, March 18, 2013

The Perfect Meatball.......

My sister Mary and my brother-in-law Rick made these tender and delicious meatballs for my nieces baby shower last weekend.  I have thought of nothing else but these meatballs since.  The recipe comes from Allrecipes.com. and I will never use another recipe but this one again.

Here is the recipe, adapted slightly with portions only.
  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 lb. ground veal
  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 4 cloves garlic. chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup grated Pecarino Romano Cheese
  • 1/4 chopped parsley
  • 2 cups stale Italian bread crumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste 
  • 1 1/2 cups water
In the food processor, add the chopped garlic, stale Italian bread and parsley, process until bread, garlic and parsley have become crumbs. In a large bowl, add all the meats, eggs and cheese.  Next, empty the crumb mixture from the food processor into the meat bowl and start to mix while adding the water a half cup at a time.

 From into good size balls and bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree preheated oven.

After the 30 minutes in the oven, simmer for an hour in your favorite sauce.  I used my quick home made summer sauce. (marinara) You've got to try these meatballs.  They were perfectly seasoned and tender enough to use a fork to cut through.





23 comments:

  1. The mixture of beef, pork and veal make for an excellent flavored meatball. Absolutely delicious.

    Velva

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  2. Wouldn't these be nice to serve a good friend if she were to stop by! LOL!!! Seriously I can't wait to try these meatballs. I have wanted to try that combination of meat forever and never have, now I'm inspired by your recipe! I'll bet they tasted amazing in your marinara sauce!

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  3. Wow looks delicious!
    Have a lovely day

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  4. Sounds like a great meatball! I love cooking them in the oven too:@)

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  5. Oooh...now these look and sound so tasty.
    I never think to do meatballs, but now there's no excuse.
    I can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing ;D

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  6. My children love meatballs. I will have to try this recipe !

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  7. Your blog looks beautiful! May I ask what kind of template you used? I like the clean look, and the header design.

    Our meatball recipe is identical to yours, it was given to us by a friend a while ago, but I wonder if this is the origin. It really is sooo good.

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  8. Seriously, my family thinks it is my life's mission to find the "perfect meatball". I think I have tried every recipe I have ever seen. Yours in next!

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  9. I really like adding cheese to my meatballs - using the three different meats is also a great idea! Great recipe! Perfect for the next big pasta party!

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  10. The meatballs looks wonderful! I have never eaten meatballs unless tossed on top of pasta until a few weeks ago. I shared a plate with a salad for lunch and found a most wonderful meal option. I will be trying your recipe. Bonnie

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  11. Oh my gosh, those meatballs look divine. Will have to try them minus the garlic (we are not garlic fans.) They sound luscious. Can't wait to try them. I have never used veal! THanks for sharing. Susan

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  12. Oooh, I love a good meatball. Those look delicious!

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  13. Just looking at these beauties has got my stomach growling. Who can resist a meatball?

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  14. I always mix the meats.. and add pork when I make meatballs:). These look so good and I will try them!!

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  15. I have never made good meatballs so I will try this recipe. I have been thinking of them too.
    I just wish I had some right now. :)

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  16. Wooow …realmente lindo me encanta las albóndigas tiene un aspecto muy bueno,abrazos y abrazos

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  17. Well these just look amazing! Yum - tender juicy meatballs are always a hit.

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  18. I make a version of these, except we use elk instead of veal.

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  19. I've been looking for a good meatball recipe- this one looks delicious! :)

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  20. This is almost exactly how I make my meatballs except I moisten the bread crumb moisture with milk and not water, as that is how my mother0in-law taught me.

    I am having a hard time finding ground veal here in Colorado. I will probably have to resort to grinding my own from now on.

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  21. Wow, they must be good to give up you other recipe. I'll give the recipe a try.

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  22. OH my I do have to try these. I love meatballs.
    This is making me so hungry right now.
    I wanted to add that I love love your headboard.
    I just wish I had the courage to change mine.
    Love ya
    Maggie

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