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Bobby Flay’s Italian Meatball Recipe

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A classic Italian meatball recipe by Bobby Flay, featuring a blend of ground meats, herbs, and breadcrumbs for a flavorful and tender result.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound ground veal
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix beef, pork, veal, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.

Notes

  • Use a mix of meats for best flavor.
  • Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • Serve with pasta or crusty bread.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg