Here’s a tasty and original dish compared to the classic grandma’s meatballs: baked meatballs with artichokes! This main course combines the delicacy of artichokes with the exquisite flavor of meatballs, creating a unique and delicious dish. Perfect for a lunch or dinner with friends and family, these artichoke meatballs are easy to prepare and sure to be appreciated by everyone.
This main dish is prepared using a meatball mixture made with ground veal, bread, grated cheese, garlic, eggs, and salt. Meanwhile, the artichokes are cleaned and cut into wedges, left to rest in water and lemon, and seasoned with olive oil and salt. A simple recipe ready in minutes!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Baked Meatballs with Artichokes
- 1.1 lbs ground veal
- 2 eggs
- cup stale bread (or breadcrumbs)
- parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 artichokes
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- salt
- 1 glass water
- 1 lemon
Tools
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Baking Pan
Steps to Prepare Baked Meatballs with Artichokes
First, prepare the meatball mixture with eggs, salt, stale bread, parsley, and grated cheese. Mix everything with a fork.
Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes in the fridge covered with plastic wrap, so the meat will absorb all the flavors.
Meanwhile, clean the artichokes by removing the tough parts until reaching the tender ones, trim the tip and the stem.
Cut the artichokes into quarters, and with the knife tip, cut into the choke part to remove any attached leaves. Put the artichokes in lemon water for 10 minutes to prevent browning. Drain the water and remove the lemon slices, seasoning the artichokes with oil, salt, and oregano. Mix and set aside.
Take a baking pan, add a drizzle of oil, and arrange the artichokes. Shape the meatballs from the rested mixture and add them to the artichokes. Season with oil and salt.
Add a glass of cold water and bake for 30 minutes at 340°F. Cook until done.
Your baked meatballs with artichokes are ready to be enjoyed!
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