This is just classic meatballs.
This is one of alpha child’s favorite recipes to make with me. Honestly, I appreciate letting someone else mix the meats, my hands get really cold doing that.
Meatballs
Tasty, tasty meatballs
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl large
- 1 15" cast iron pan
- 1 oven
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 garlic press optional
- 1 baking pan must have sides
Ingredients
- 1 lbs ground beef
- 1 lbs sweet italian sausage may substitute ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or finely chopped
- 1 yellow onion, medium diced
- 2 eggs large
- 1 cup Romano cheese or Parmesan, or mixed Parm/Romano
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup olive oil divided
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Combine beef, sausage, garlic, onion, eggs, cheese, breadcrumbs, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly.The mix should be very moist, but able to be rolled into a meatball shape and hold it. You might need to dd a little water (up to a cup is sometimes needed) until it's moist enough.
- Shape into meatballs.I generally aim for 1-2 inches across, or the size when you curl your index finger and touch your thumb. Larger meatballs will need a longer time to finish in the oven.
- Heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Fry meatballs in batches in skillet until browned on all sides.Add oil as needed between batches.
- Transfer meatballs to pan, and finish in oven for 15-20 minutes.