Patsy'S Meatballs
Ingredients
- 3/8 cup fresh breadcrumbs ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons whole milk ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ⓘ
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped ⓘ
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ⓘ
- 3/4 lbs ground beef, preferably chuck ⓘ
- 3/4 lbs ground pork ⓘ
- 2 large, whole eggs, lightly beaten ⓘ
- 1 large egg yolks, lightly beaten ⓘ
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano ⓘ
- 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese ⓘ
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper ⓘ
- Dried breadcrumbs, for work surface ⓘ
- Olive oil, for frying ⓘ
Instructions
- 1. Place breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Drizzle the milk over and let stand until absorbed.
- 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- 3. Place the ground meats in a large bowl. Add breadcrumb mixture to meats along with the reserved onion and garlic, whole eggs, yolks, parsley, oregano, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Using your hands, mix until just combined.
- 5. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over work surface. Roll 3/4 cup meatball mixture into a thin strip, about 12 inches long; repeat 3 more times.
- 6. Line strips next to one another; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- 7. Cut strips into 1-inch lengths. Repeat process with remaining meat mixture.
- 8. Working in batches, transfer 1-inch pieces to a large sieve; sprinkle lightly with breadcrumbs to prevent sticking. Toss until pieces become round and form meatballs.
- 9. Lightly coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil; set over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook meatballs until browned and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
- 10. Repeat with additional oil and remaining meatballs.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1416
kcal
71% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).