Polpette

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Beef

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 1/2 pounds ground pork
  • 2 cups grated Pecorino-Romano
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
  • Marinara sauce, to taste
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Mix together the beef, pork, cheese, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, salt, pepper and eggs in a large bowl, then roll into small balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes.

  3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry meatballs for 1 minute. Top with your favorite marinara and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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