mom's special meatballs

Name: Mom's Special Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 17
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef 80/20 works best; 4 - eggs - slightly beaten; 1 cup(s) italian bread crumbs; 1 cup(s) grated romano cheese; 1 1/8 teaspoon(s) parsley; 2 teaspoon(s) granulated garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil

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Patricia Kutchins

Lake Zurich, IL

Updated on Feb 25, 2014

These meatballs are delicious every time you make them.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 17 or 18 meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef 80/20 works best
4 - eggs - slightly beaten
1 cup italian bread crumbs
1 cup grated romano cheese
1 1/8 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil

How To Make mom's special meatballs

Step 1

Put meat in a bowl. Add eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic and parsley.

Step 2

Mix all ingredients with your hands until well bended.
Step 3

Add olive oil to large skillet. Heat slightly before putting meatballs into pan.
Step 4

Roll the meat mixture into balls and lay them gently into the skillet. Let them cook about 4 minutes and turn them over. Cook another 4 minutes. Have your favorite tomato sauce cooking in another pot. Drop the partially cooked meatballs into the sauce. Cook at least 1 hour in sauce. Serve with your favorite pasta or as meatball sandwiches.
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