How about preparing these Fried Meatballs. They will surely be appreciated by everyone in the family, especially the little ones who love meatballs. It doesn’t take that long to prepare this tasty second course, requiring few and simple ingredients which I will list below. I made a large quantity and if there’s any leftover, I’ll put them in sauce to make them even more delicious. Below are more meatball recipes made in many other ways, you just have to try them all.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Fried Meatballs Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs beef (ground)
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (fresh)
- 2 cups grated Parmesan
- 7 oz water
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt (pepper)
- to taste spices (parsley, basil, chives as desired)
- to taste lemon (zested)
- 3 eggs
Tools for Fried Meatballs
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Slotted Spoon
- 1 Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop
Steps to Make Fried Meatballs
In a large bowl, add the meat which you can substitute with mixed meat, and you can also add sausage or ground mortadella. Add the seasonings, salt, pepper, and the aromatic herbs you prefer, and for those who like it, you can add a zest of lemon.
Add the grated cheese. Soak the breadcrumbs in water, but you can also use milk, squeeze it, and add it to the mixture. Also, add the eggs.
Mix all the ingredients using your hands, it will be easier, but you can also use a spoon.
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Mix until you get a workable mixture, the dough should be soft. Start forming balls by greasing your hands with a little oil. To facilitate this operation, I use the Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop.
Place a pan with plenty of oil on the stove, fry the meatballs in small batches, turning them often. As they are cooked, drain them and place them on a plate with some absorbent paper.
Serve them accompanied by French fries or green salad.
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