Homemade Meatballs

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb ground beef
• 3/4 lb ground lamb
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 black pepper
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups marinara sauce

Recipe

• 1 1. in a large bowl, combine the meat, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, parmesan, parsley, salt, a couple of grinds of pepper and a splash of milk. mix together well with clean hands. roll into 24 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a rimmed baking sheet. place the baking sheet with the meatballs into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to firm them up slightly.
• 2 2. to brown the meatballs, heat a couple of swirls of olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. add the meatballs, turning to brown all sides. they do not need to be cooked through.
• 3 3. add the meatballs and marinara sauce to a large pot and stir gently. heat over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble. reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring very gently a couple of times during simmering.
• 4 4. serve meatballs and marinara over noodles or stuffed into rolls with melted mozzarella cheese.