Veal Meatballs
In the Northern regions of Italy, the diet is the richest and most varied. There, livestock prospers and instead of pizza and pasta, meat-based dishes, such as these veal meatballs, are the main course.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Preparation
In a medium bowl, mix together veal, beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper. Scoop into 18 heaping tablespoons, and roll each scoop between the palms of your hands to form a compact ball. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes; place on a plate. Pour grease from pan and discard, and return meatballs to the pan. Add marinara, and simmer over medium-low heat until meatballs are cooked through and tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Divide meatballs and sauce among 4 plates and serve warm.
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