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authentic Italian meatballs

Course main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 small meatballs
Author Claudia Rinaldi | Gourmet Project

Ingredients

  • 14 oz minced beef 400 gr
  • 1/2 shallot
  • 2-3 tablespoons parsley
  • 3.5 oz breadcrumbs 100 gr - I use stale bread
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1.8 oz - 50 gr
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Grind together shallot, parsley, breadcrumbs, and parmesan. 

  2. Place them in a bowl, add meat, egg, salt, and pepper and knead with your hands.

  3. Shape meatballs, trying to keep the same size for each one - to have the same cooking time.

  4. In a large frying pan heat the olive oil and cook meatballs over medium heat, turning them often, but gently. They are ready when you see a tasty, crispy crust.

  5. Serve your authentic Italian meatballs recipe hot.