BASIC MEATBALLS

total time:: 50 min

Makes 30-33 meatballs

YOU CAN MAKE THESE AHEAD AND FREEZE THEM BY PLACING ON A BAKING SHEET. WHEN THEY ARE HARD, REMOVE AND STORE IN A FREEZER BAG. THEY ARE PERFECT TO ADDING TO BOTTLED SAUCE. NOT THAT MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY USE BOTTLED SAUCE!

ingredients

STIR TOGETHER:
1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 beef broth
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 eggs, beaten
2 t. dried oregano
1 t. garlic, minced
1 t. kosher salt
1 t. pepper
2 t. dried basil
1 t. red pepper flakes
pinch nutmeg
ADD; SHAPE:
2 lb. ground chuck

directions

1
Preheat oven to 450°.
2
STIR TOGETHER all ingredients except ground beef in a large mixing bowls.
3
ADD the ground beef and mix together thoroughly. Make the meatballs uniform in size, about 2" in size.Place the meatballs in a baking dish or shallow roasting pan. Make sure they are not touching.
4
COVER bottom of pan with beef broth. Bake for 25 minutes.

Source: VICKI TROCH