Grandma's Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
2 Tbsp. dried parsley, or 1/4-1/2 cup fresh
2 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tsp. garlic powder or 4 cloves garlic,minced
1 cup water or more
-For “Surprise” Meatballs: add about a heaping tsp.of raisins. Make a well in the middle of the meatball and add the raisins. Form the meat around the raisins, into a football shape. This way you can tell which are the surprises.
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Directions:In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with all ingredients. Mix thoroughly by hand, but be careful not to overwork. Form meatballs about the size of a small plum or desired size.
In large frying pan, heat olive oil over moderate heat. Brown meatballs slowly on all sides, turning frequently.*
Remove meatballs from pan with slotted spoon and add to tomato sauce and simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes before eating.
*Alternatively, you may also bake in oven at 350º for 20-30 minutes on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. |
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Servings:approx. 35 meatballs |
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Notes: Grandma's meatballs are the best. Mom doesn't have it down yet. But Grandma doesn't measure though. If you can smell the parmesan cheese and garlic, you know you have enough. She puts the mixing bowl in the sink, and just adds water as she mixes with her hands and gets it to the consistency of very light but still holding together and still "rollable". Good luck!!!
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