Meatballs in broth very tender meatballs, a first course of Italian cuisine, that grandmothers used to prepare like pasta with meatballs. You can prepare the meatballs in broth with veal like I did, or with chicken or beef. For cooking, you can use vegetable broth or meat broth. To make the meatballs in broth even richer and more complete, you can add some small pasta shapes. The meatballs should be small to enjoy fully without needing to cut them at the table. You can also serve them with vegetables if you use vegetable broth. Now let’s see how to make the meatballs in broth, and if you try them, let me know. Barbara
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 1/4 cups broth (vegetable or meat)
- 1.1 lbs ground veal
- 1 egg
- to taste parsley
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 boiled potato
- to taste grated cheese
- to taste salt
How to make meatballs in broth
Let’s start preparing the meatballs in broth; first, prepare the vegetable or meat broth in which you will cook the meatballs.
Meanwhile, pour the ground meat into a bowl, add the egg, a mashed boiled potato, and mix it into the meat.
Add salt, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, and if desired, a spoonful of grated cheese.
Mix all the ingredients well, then take part of the mixture and form small meatballs, rolling them well between your hands. They should be small enough to eat in one bite.
Once prepared, cover them or place them in a covered bowl and refrigerate them.
When the broth is ready, strain it and add the meatballs, cooking them for 30 minutes.
Serve the meatballs with the broth piping hot, and if desired, add some grated cheese.
How to store cooked meatballs in broth
Store them in the refrigerator for 2 days
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can you use other ground meat instead of veal?
Of course, you can use ground chicken or beef.
