Mabel's Chicago Meatballs

By Lonnie

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs. of ground beef
• 4 slices of white bread, chopped in food processor
• 1/4 ounce Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup whole milk or dairy alternative
• 1 extra large egg or egg alternative
• 1/2 oz. salt (or 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt. If Kosher alt is unavailable use 3/4 teaspoon of iodized salt.)
• 1/4 oz. black pepper (or 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper)
• 1/2 oz. granulated garlic (or 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic. If you do not have granulated garlic, use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan/Romano blend

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place beef in a large bowl and gently break apart; reserve.

2. Combine milk and eggs and add to bread in a second bowl. Let bread soak for a couple of minutes.

3. Add seasonings, parsley and cheese to bread mixture and incorporate completely.

4. Gradually add meat to bread mixture and mix by hand until thoroughly combined. Try not to pack the meat together!

5. Refrigerate mix for half an hour then form into 4 oz. balls using oiled hands. Line up on oiled 1/2 sheet pans or nonstick pan.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When done, add meatballs to your favorite tomato pasta sauce and simmer for a minimum of 1 - 4 hours and very low heat.

7. Serve and enjoy with pasta, salad or by itself.