World's Fastest Meatballs

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Crumble ground beef and ground veal (or any combination of beef, veal, and pork) into a bowl.
  2. 2Crumble ground beef and ground veal (or any combination of beef, veal, and pork) into a bowl.
  3. 3Crumble ground beef and ground veal (or any combination of beef, veal, and pork) into a bowl.
  4. 4In a small bowl, combine plain breadcrumbs, milk, one whole egg, dry Italian herbs, granulated garlic, a splash of olive oil, and a big pinch of red pepper flakes.
  5. 5In a small bowl, combine plain breadcrumbs, milk, one whole egg, dry Italian herbs, granulated garlic, a splash of olive oil, and a big pinch of red pepper flakes.
  6. 6In a small bowl, combine plain breadcrumbs, milk, one whole egg, dry Italian herbs, granulated garlic, a splash of olive oil, and a big pinch of red pepper flakes.
  7. 7Whisk the breadcrumb mixture (slurry) together.
  8. 8Whisk the breadcrumb mixture (slurry) together.
  9. 9Whisk the breadcrumb mixture (slurry) together.
  10. 10Season the meat with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of white pepper (optional).
  11. 11Season the meat with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of white pepper (optional).
  12. 12Season the meat with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of white pepper (optional).
  13. 13Add Parmesan cheese to the meat.
  14. 14Add Parmesan cheese to the meat.
  15. 15Add Parmesan cheese to the meat.
  16. 16Transfer the slurry mixture into the meat bowl and mix well.
  17. 17Transfer the slurry mixture into the meat bowl and mix well.
  18. 18Transfer the slurry mixture into the meat bowl and mix well.
  19. 19Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush it lightly with oil.
  20. 20Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush it lightly with oil.
  21. 21Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush it lightly with oil.
  22. 22Use a small sorbet scoop to scoop out the meatball mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  23. 23Use a small sorbet scoop to scoop out the meatball mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  24. 24Use a small sorbet scoop to scoop out the meatball mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  25. 25Brown the scooped meatballs under a hot broiler until done.
  26. 26Brown the scooped meatballs under a hot broiler until done.
  27. 27Brown the scooped meatballs under a hot broiler until done.
  28. 28Optionally, flip the meatballs over and brown the other side if desired.
  29. 29Optionally, flip the meatballs over and brown the other side if desired.
  30. 30Optionally, flip the meatballs over and brown the other side if desired.
  31. 31Transfer the browned meatballs into a pot of hot pasta sauce.
  32. 32Transfer the browned meatballs into a pot of hot pasta sauce.
  33. 33Transfer the browned meatballs into a pot of hot pasta sauce.
  34. 34Once the sauce comes back to a simmer, the meatballs are ready to eat.
  35. 35Once the sauce comes back to a simmer, the meatballs are ready to eat.
  36. 36Once the sauce comes back to a simmer, the meatballs are ready to eat.
  37. 37For enhanced flavor, let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  38. 38For enhanced flavor, let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  39. 39For enhanced flavor, let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  40. 40Serve over spaghetti and top with extra Parmesan.
  41. 41Serve over spaghetti and top with extra Parmesan.
  42. 42Serve over spaghetti and top with extra Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • ground beef
  • ground beef
  • ground beef
  • ground veal
  • ground veal
  • ground veal
  • plain breadcrumbs
  • plain breadcrumbs
  • plain breadcrumbs
  • milk
  • milk
  • milk
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 whole egg
  • dry Italian herbs
  • dry Italian herbs
  • dry Italian herbs
  • granulated garlic
  • granulated garlic
  • granulated garlic
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • white pepper
  • white pepper
  • white pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese

Equipment

bowlsmall bowlwhiskwooden spoonrubber spatulabaking sheetaluminum foilsmall sorbet scoopsheet trayhot broilerpotspaghetti

Tips

  • Don't worry about overmixing the meatball mixture as it is indestructible.
  • Use a small sorbet scoop to quickly portion meatballs onto the baking sheet.
  • Brown meatballs under a hot broiler to save time compared to frying or baking.
  • Ideally, have pasta sauce hot and ready on the stove when the meatballs are done.
  • For more flavor, let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an extra 15-30 minutes.
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