DELICATE MEATBALLS

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This recipe creates a nice, large & tender meatball. 2-3 make a meal. I usually make a double batch of these and freeze the leftovers after they've cooled. The frozen meatballs can be dropped frozen into a lightly-simmering sauce for a great dinner on a busy weekday.

Provided by Ernst in the Kitchen

Categories     Pork

Time 43m

Yield 20 Meatballs, 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1/2 lb ground pork
1/4 lb Italian bread (3-4 slices with crusts removed)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1% low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place bread in large mixing bowl. Soak with milk for 10-15 minutes.
  • Squeeze milk out of bread, discard milk.
  • Crack egg into bowl and mix with fork.
  • Add cheese, parsley and remaining spices.
  • Mix thoroughly with a fork until all ingredients are well blended.
  • Place parchment paper on an 11" x17" cookie sheet.
  • Add beef and pork to mixture, and mix with hands until combined nicely. Don't overdo it!
  • Form balls just under 2" in diameter by passing from hand to hand and squeezing gently.
  • Place formed balls on parchment.
  • Bake for 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 146, Sodium 650.6, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 34.9

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