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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

  1. Break the bread into pieces and pour the milk over it in a small bowl.
  2. Stir them together and set them aside for 10 minutes or so so the bread will soften.
  3. Mix the beef and veal together thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
  5. Mix with your hands until the ground meat is thoroughly mixed with the ingredients.
  6. Roll the meatballs in your hands into balls and place on a baking tray.
  7. To bake the meatballs, heat the oven to 350°F.
  8. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  9. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until they are cooked through.
  10. Serve and enjoy!