Name: Veal Meatballs
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 42 min
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

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.

Veal Meatballs

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 30

Total Time 42

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Servings

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

Instructions

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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Comments

ronnievfein

Dec 24, 2012 at 6:14 pm

LOVE veal meatballs because they are so soft an d tender; also these herbs make the mixture delicious. This is one of my favorite go-to recipes that I make ahead and freeze for when I have no time to cook. Deeeelish!

Judy

Dec 24, 2012 at 10:56 am

I’m with you. Meatballs sound great but baby cows, not great!

Jamie, welcome to Israel! I’m a big fan and was so happy for you to hear you’re making aliyah. The first year is the hardest, promise! Loved your Joy of Aliyah videos.

Melinda Strauss

Dec 24, 2012 at 12:53 am

These look great! I love how lean veal is compared to ground meat so I will definitely be trying these out. I made turkey meatballs this weekend and they just weren’t rich enough. Veal will for sure be rich enough next time!

jbbm

Dec 23, 2012 at 9:58 pm

These look amazing and simple. Thanks for sharing!

stephanie/the kosher foodies

Dec 23, 2012 at 9:26 pm

yummy, i love meatballs, and but i never cook with veal! these sound simple and decadent.