New Mama's Meatballs

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 lbs ground veal (or 1 pound each, lamb, beef and veal; or whatever combination of ground meat you want to use.)
• 1/4 cup minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 egg
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (i used the canned stuff)
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup grated or powdered parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 you will also need: thin latex gloves (optional).
• 2 preheat oven to 375, spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.
• 3 combine meat, shallots, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg, bread crumbs, milk and parmesan in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
• 4 i wear thin latex gloves because i can really mix the ingredients and shape the meatballs without getting it under my fingernails.
• 5 scoop up ¼ cup sized portions and shape into 1/2 inch balls.
• 6 place meatballs, spaced apart on baking sheet.
• 7 bake in preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through (160 degrees in centers).
• 8 do not overcook.
• 9 add to pasta sauce or sweet and sour sauce or brown gravy.
• 10 very delicious.