Homemade Meatballs
- 34 lb ground beef
- 34 lb ground pork
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 34 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 34 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 14 cup chopped parsley
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 14 black pepper
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups marinara sauce
- 1.
- In a large bowl, combine the meat, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, a couple of grinds of pepper and a splash of milk.
- Mix together well with clean hands.
- Roll into 24 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet with the meatballs into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to firm them up slightly.
- 2.
- To brown the meatballs, heat a couple of swirls of olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the meatballs, turning to brown all sides.
- They do not need to be cooked through.
- 3.
- Add the meatballs and marinara sauce to a large pot and stir gently.
- Heat over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring very gently a couple of times during simmering.
- 4.
- Serve meatballs and marinara over noodles or stuffed into rolls with melted mozzarella cheese.
ground beef, ground pork, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, freshly grated parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, black pepper, milk, olive oil, marinara sauce
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-meatballs-490226 (may not work)