Italian Meatballs
Traditional Italian Meatballs using beef and veal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup stale white bread
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 1/2 pounds ground veal
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chunky kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 4 large garlic cloves finely minced or grated
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 1 -2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Break the bread into pieces and pour the milk over it in a small bowl.
- Stir them together and set them aside for 10 minutes or so so the bread will soften.
- Mix the beef and veal together thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix with your hands until the ground meat is thoroughly mixed with the ingredients.
- Roll the meatballs in your hands into balls and place on a baking tray.
- To bake the meatballs, heat the oven to 350°F.
- Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until they are cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy!