Ingredients

1.5 pounds ground beef (80-85% lean)

1.25 pounds ground veal

1.25 lb. ground pork

12 slices white bread, crusts removed

8 teaspoons minced garlic

Sweet onions

8 teaspoons Italian parsley, finely minced

2 cups grated Romano cheese

4 eggs

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Use food processor to cut up bread into fine bread crumbs.
  2. In large bowl, use hands to mix together ground beef, veal and bread crumbs.
  3. In medium bowl, beat eggs and then whisk in cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the large bowl with beef and use hands to knead until evenly mixed.
  5. Form into 1.5 inch meatballs. Don’t make too big, or middle won’t cook well.
  6. Heat about 0.5 inch of olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Note that oil will splatter some while cooking.
  7. Put meatballs in skillet and fry. Make sure they’re covered halfway in oil. Roll around until all sides are crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Cut one in half to check that middle cooked through to at least a pinkish color (will cook a little more in sauce).