MARIO BATALI NEAPOLITAN MEATBALLS

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Categories     Beef     Dinner

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups day old bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
3 eggs, beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts, baked for 2 minutes in a 400 degree oven
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups basic tomato sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In a shallow bowl, soak the bread cubes in water to cover for a minute or two 2. Drain the bread cubes and squeeze with your fingers to press out the excess moisture 3. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, beef, eggs, garlic, pecorino, toasted pine nuts 4. With wet hands, form the mixture into 12-15 meatballs, each smaller than a tennis ball, but larger than a golf ball 5. In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until almost smoking 6. Add the meatballs and, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, cook until deep golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes 7. Add the tomato sauce and reduce the heat to a simmer 8. Cook all the meatballs for 20-30 minutes

updy karim Jama
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try adding more bread crumbs next time.


Danny Tillman
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I made these meatballs for a potluck, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. They are so easy to make, and they are always a crowd-pleaser.


Luis Anold
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These meatballs were delicious! I used a combination of ground beef and ground turkey, and they were so moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


Winnie Najjuko
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make, and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them over spaghetti or mashed potatoes.


Butt Gg
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These meatballs were amazing! They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. I will definitely be making these again.


Joshua Boyer
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I have to say, these were pretty good. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was very tasty. I would definitely make these again.


Roselyn Antonie
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try adding more bread crumbs next time.


Marisa Morris
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I made these meatballs for a potluck, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. They are so easy to make, and they are always a crowd-pleaser.


Bossco ebenezer
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These meatballs were delicious! I used a combination of ground beef and ground turkey, and they were so moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


Zaw Nwae Oo
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make, and the sauce is always perfect. I love serving them over spaghetti or mashed potatoes.


John Mele
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These meatballs were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try using a different combination of meats next time.


Ehsan
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I made these meatballs for my family, and they loved them! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


seren seren
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and the meatballs were very moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


Bhesraj Bohara
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of beef, pork, and veal makes them so moist and tender, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.


Mdtamimhasan Mdtamimhasan
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.