Ingredients
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3 lbs ground veal (OR 1 pound each, pork, beef and veal; OR Whatever combination of ground meat you want to use.)
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup breadcrumbs (I used the canned stuff)
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/3 cup grated or powdered parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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1/4 cup minced shallot
Instructions
- You will also need: thin latex gloves (optional).
- Preheat oven to 375, spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Combine meat, shallots, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg, bread crumbs, milk and parmesan in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
- I wear thin latex gloves because I can really mix the ingredients and shape the meatballs without getting it under my fingernails.
- Scoop up ¼ cup sized portions and shape into 1/2 inch balls.
- Place meatballs, spaced apart on baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through (160 degrees in centers).
- Do not overcook.
- Add to pasta sauce or sweet and sour sauce or brown gravy.
- Very delicious.