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My Mom's Meatballs
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 20
My Mom gave me the list of ingredients but she never measured, so I tested and tested and think I've finally duplicated her recipe. The proporation I use for salt is generally 1 teaspoon per lb; for pepper, 1/2 teaspoon per lb; for parsley, 1 teaspoon per lb. I find that meatballs, in general, will be softer if you complete the cooking in pasta sauce. Serving size is guess-timate. I've included the recipe # for my sister's sauce, and you won't be sorry you tried it.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon italian cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup italian style breadcrumbs
breadcrumbs, for rolling (optional)
olive oil (for frying)
Directions:
1. Break up the chuck in a large bowl.
2. Add the beaten egg and mix together.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and combine together.
4. Using an ice cream scoop - make meatball.
5. Roll in bread crumbs (optional).
6. Fry in olive oil till browned on the outside then drop into the sauce (Authentic Pasta Sauce) to finish the cooking.
7. Or, form into balls and drop into sauce to cook thoroughly.
By RecipeOfHealth.com