AG Meatballs

By brenda-2

Got this recipe from a local restaurant's cooking class.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground veal (may sub beef also)
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 c romano cheese, freshly grated
• 2 c stale italian bread, crumbled
• 1 1/2 c lukewarm water
• 1 c olive oil, divided
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine meats & olive oil in large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt & pepper.
Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add water 1/2 c at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape. Roll into meatballs.
Heat oil in large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When very brown & slightly crisp, remove from heat & drain.
Alternately, bake on sheet pan at 350 for 15-20 minutes.