Classic Italian Meatballs

20 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix eggs, salt, pepper, ground beef, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, diced fresh parsley, and a little bit of milk for a softer texture.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix eggs, salt, pepper, ground beef, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, diced fresh parsley, and a little bit of milk for a softer texture.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix eggs, salt, pepper, ground beef, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, diced fresh parsley, and a little bit of milk for a softer texture.
  4. 4Mix everything together using your hands.
  5. 5Mix everything together using your hands.
  6. 6Mix everything together using your hands.
  7. 7Shape the dough into meatballs of desired size.
  8. 8Shape the dough into meatballs of desired size.
  9. 9Shape the dough into meatballs of desired size.
  10. 10Prepare the sauce by sautéing shallots in olive oil.
  11. 11Prepare the sauce by sautéing shallots in olive oil.
  12. 12Prepare the sauce by sautéing shallots in olive oil.
  13. 13Add San Marzano tomatoes, salt, and basil to the sauce.
  14. 14Add San Marzano tomatoes, salt, and basil to the sauce.
  15. 15Add San Marzano tomatoes, salt, and basil to the sauce.
  16. 16Add the meatballs directly to the sauce without frying them first.
  17. 17Add the meatballs directly to the sauce without frying them first.
  18. 18Add the meatballs directly to the sauce without frying them first.
  19. 19Cover the pot and let it cook for five minutes.
  20. 20Cover the pot and let it cook for five minutes.
  21. 21Cover the pot and let it cook for five minutes.
  22. 22Turn the meatballs around after 5 minutes.
  23. 23Turn the meatballs around after 5 minutes.
  24. 24Turn the meatballs around after 5 minutes.
  25. 25Cover again and cook for about 20 more minutes.
  26. 26Cover again and cook for about 20 more minutes.
  27. 27Cover again and cook for about 20 more minutes.
  28. 28Garnish with basil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano before serving.
  29. 29Garnish with basil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano before serving.
  30. 30Garnish with basil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano before serving.

Ingredients

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 g parmigiano
  • 100 g parmigiano
  • 100 g parmigiano
  • 200 g breadcrumbs
  • 200 g breadcrumbs
  • 200 g breadcrumbs
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 parsley
  • 0 parsley
  • 0 parsley
  • 0 milk
  • 0 milk
  • 0 milk
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 shallots
  • 0 shallots
  • 0 shallots
  • 0 San Marzano tomatoes
  • 0 San Marzano tomatoes
  • 0 San Marzano tomatoes
  • 0 basil
  • 0 basil
  • 0 basil

Equipment

bowlplatepotspoongrill
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