When it comes to making meatballs, this recipe was developed by my sister-in-law, Franca, and has been in the Coia Family for years. Not only are they so easy and quick to make, but they are so flavorful and delicious, as they are made with the perfect balance/mix of ingredients. Enjoy 🙂
1 lb of meat makes about 14 medium/large Meatballs:
(Ideally use a mix of ground beef/pork/veal – but ground beef alone is fine)
Ingredients:
► 1 lb of Ground Beef/pork/veal mix (or straight lean ground beef)
► 2 TBSP chopped fresh Parsley (otherwise use dry parsley, but fresh is best)
► 1 1/2 TSP minced Garlic
► 1/3 CUP Bread Crumbs (the bread crumbs from the bakery are best)
► 1/8 TSP Salt
► 1/8 TSP Black Pepper
► 2 Eggs
Note: This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled ext…if you are using more meat.
Directions and instructions
► Put all ingredients in a large bowl
► Mix them all thoroughly together, till all ingredients are evenly incorporated into the meat
► Take a small portion of meat and roll it into a ball (size can be as desired)
► Place meatballs on a tray & use immediately, or place tray of meatballs in the freezer (if freezing)
► If freezing, remove tray the next day and take off the individually frozen meatballs, and repack them into a freezer bag, for longer freezer storage
► Enjoy
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