grandmom's italian meatballs,my way

Jensen Beach, FL
Updated on Aug 31, 2013

This recipe comes from my Grandmother , born in 1902.Her hands were always busy in the kitchen. Great with a Pasta of your choosing and sauce.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pound top of the round ground beef
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 cup day old crusty bread process into crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup locatelli brand pecorino romano grated cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped/diced onion
  • 4 - finely chopped fresh basil leaves

How To Make grandmom's italian meatballs,my way

  • Step 1
    Combine 1/4 c of milk with 1/2 c day old crusty bread processed into crumbs let bread crumbs soak up the milk
  • Step 2
    Next start to Finely chop 2 tablespoons each of flat leaf parsley,Basil
  • Step 3
    In a large mixing bowl put in your 1 lb of top of the round ground beef
  • Step 4
    Add soaked bread crumbs removing any excess liquid if needed
  • Step 5
    Add 1/4 tsp. of salt and pepper
  • Step 6
    Add 2 tbs. of finely chopped flat leaf parsley and finely minced Basil
  • Step 7
    Add 1/2 c of Locatelli brand pecorino romano grated cheese
  • Step 8
    Add 1 egg
  • Step 9
    Mix well
  • Step 10
    Make medium size meatballs and pan fry with 2-3 tbs. of olive oil brown then finish cooking in simmering pasta sauce,stir as needed.

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