Mimi'S Magnificent Meatballs

• 1 large egg, gently beaten
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemongrass, minced
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons asiago cheese
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian spices
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• olive oil, for pan

1. In a large bowl, gently beat one egg. Then add meat and all ingredients.
2. Cover the bottom of a skillet with olive oil and heat using medium to medium-high heat.
3. With your hands, blend all ingredients together. With slightly damp hands, roll about 1 tablespoon of meat mixture into golf ball-sized balls between your hands.
4. Place meatballs in hot skillet and brown on all sides.
5. Once all sides are browned, add to homemade sauce in a slow-cooker and cook on low for about 4-5 hours.

egg, lean ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, ricotta cheese, garlic, fresh lemongrass, parmesan cheese, yellow mustard, ketchup, nutmeg, salt, fresh ground black pepper, italian spices, parsley, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mimis-magnificent-meatballs-258236 (may not work)