How big of a meatball should I make?
Shape into the size you want. Average meatballs are golf ball sized. For large meatballs I suggest 1 3/4 inch diameter, medium 1 1/4 inch diameter, and small of 3/4 inch diameter. Large meatballs are great for spaghetti or Swedish meatball recipes. Small are perfect for appetizers. What Makes A Good Meatball Recipe?
Is the Ultimate Guide to meatballs fool proof?
The Ultimate Guide To Meatballs, provides a fool proof set of directions for a classic, yet delicious meatball recipe that can be used in any meatball dish, and several suggestions for use.
What kind of meat do you use to make meatballs?
Using more than one type of meat in your meatball adds a wealth of flavor to the meatball. In this recipe I use ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal or sausage. They also all have different fat content, which means you get a variety in flavor, and the juiciness you want.
Is it OK to add eggs to meatballs?
If you don’t use the right ratio of eggs and meat, then your finished product will suffer. I want a meatball that holds together, but isn’t too tough and chewy. And this combo of meat, bread crumbs, and eggs has been tested over and over. Of course, the milk is added to add moisture where needed.
Shape into the size you want. Average meatballs are golf ball sized. For large meatballs I suggest 1 3/4 inch diameter, medium 1 1/4 inch diameter, and small of 3/4 inch diameter. Large meatballs are great for spaghetti or Swedish meatball recipes. Small are perfect for appetizers. What Makes A Good Meatball Recipe?
How to make melt in your mouth meatballs?
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using). Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.
The Ultimate Guide To Meatballs, provides a fool proof set of directions for a classic, yet delicious meatball recipe that can be used in any meatball dish, and several suggestions for use.
Using more than one type of meat in your meatball adds a wealth of flavor to the meatball. In this recipe I use ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal or sausage. They also all have different fat content, which means you get a variety in flavor, and the juiciness you want.