| Basic meatball recipe, especially for meatball soup (See the recipe for meatball soup)
Note: Do not use beef that is too lean. This can result in meatballs that are dry and tough. Ground chuck works well. |
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[1]
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1
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pound
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ground chuck
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[2]
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1/2
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cup
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dry unseasoned bread crumbs
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[3]
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1/4
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cup
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grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
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[4]
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1/2
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cup
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small sweet onion minced
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[5]
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1
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large egg
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[6]
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1/2
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cup
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tomato sauce
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[7]
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1
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tablespoon
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basil
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[8]
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1
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tablespoon
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chopped fresh parsley
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[9]
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1/4
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teaspoon
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fresh ground pepper
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[10]
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1/2
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teaspoon
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salt
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1. Put all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix with your hands untill mixture is well blended.
3. Roll 1/4 cup of mixture at a time in hands until a smooth ball is well formed.
4. Fry in a non-stick pan with a small bit of oil until meatballs are nicely browned.
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