Essential Italian Meat balls

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Meatball recipes are often challenged by chefs who claim, "Mine are the best!" Even though my meatballs ARE the best, I will make no such claim. Try them for yourself! This meatball recipe was given to me by my father who got it from a little old lady from Italy that he knew. It's amazing that she gave up her recipe to him, but I sure am glad she did!


lb ground beef

  • 2 eggs
  • 1⁄4 cup milk
  • 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • oil to fry balls
 

Essential Italian Pastas

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl by hand.
  2. Use your bare hands for best results.
  3. Roll meatballs to about the size of a golf ball.
  4. Drop raw meatballs into large (I use a stock pot) pot of sauce.
  5. (I have an incredible sauce recipe {#92096} I use for my meatballs).
  6. Simmer for about 3 hours.
  7. Fry them in hot oil till golden brown.