Chef John’s Italian Meatballs recipe

Chef John’s Italian Meatballs:

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Total time: 35-40 minutes Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (or a mixture of beef, pork, and veal)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions for Chef John’s Italian Meatballs recipe:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
4. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

To dress it up:

• You can serve the meatballs with a simple marinara sauce or a pesto sauce on top, or with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition per serving (based on 6 servings):

• Calories: 312
• Fat: 24g
• Carbs: 6g
• Protein: 20g