Description
Joanna Gaines’ signature meatballs bring Southern comfort to dinner tables with rich, hearty flavors. Juicy beef blended with herbs and parmesan creates a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) ground veal
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) ground pork
Cheese and Eggs:
- 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- 2 eggs
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups stale Italian bread, crumbled
- 1.5 cups (355 milliliters) lukewarm water
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef, ground veal, and ground pork until well integrated.
- Incorporate grated Romano cheese, beaten eggs, finely minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the meat mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Gently crumble stale bread into small pieces and fold into the meat blend, creating a soft texture.
- Gradually introduce lukewarm water (118 milliliters / ½ cup) into the mixture, stirring carefully to maintain the meat’s structural integrity. Continue adding water incrementally, typically reaching about 300 milliliters (1¼ cups), until the mixture becomes cohesive yet maintains its shape.
- Using clean hands, delicately form the meat mixture into uniformly sized spherical portions, applying gentle pressure to compact the ingredients without overworking the meat.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating an even cooking surface.
- Carefully place meatballs into the skillet, ensuring sufficient space between each piece to prevent overcrowding and promote even browning.
- Cook for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, periodically rotating the meatballs to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensure complete internal cooking.
- Transfer the cooked meatballs onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and allow slight cooling.
- Serve alongside your preferred tomato sauce, accompanied by pasta or crusty artisan bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Select top-quality meats that blend beautifully, creating a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.
- Incorporate lukewarm water carefully, transforming the mixture into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece.
- Create uniform meatballs using a precise measuring tool to guarantee consistent cooking and picture-perfect presentation.
- Sizzle meatballs in batches, allowing each one to develop a golden, crispy exterior that seals in delicious juices.
- Rescue your meatballs from excess oil by resting them on paper towels, ensuring a lighter, more enjoyable eating experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg