MEATBALLS AND "GRAVY" -- CAMPANIA STYLE!!
My family---from the small hill town of Montefredane, near Avellino in the province of Campania--has been doing it this way for generations. Don't mess with it. Try it this way once. You won't be disappointed!!
Provided by Po Valley Indian
Categories Meat
Time 2h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- It's preferable to use the stale bread rather than the bread crumbs.
- Break it up and soak it in warm tap water until is starts to soften.
- Squeeze it with your hands to get out excess water, then"smush" it with your fingers.
- Use the lesser amount of milk if using the wet stale bread.
- Use the greater amount if using the bread crumbs.
- Mix all the meatballs ingredients well.
- Form into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Slightly flatten each meatball.
- Brown very well in hot oil on both sides.
- (Can also be baked on an oiled pan in a 425 degree oven. Need to be turned to brown both sides).
- Add the gravy ingredients to a large pot and add the browned meatballs.
- Bring to a gentle boil then simmer.
- 1 1/2 hours is probably enough, but the longer, the better.
- Even better heated over the next day.
- *You can also add Italian sausage to this.
- Brown it well in the same pan in which you've browned the meatballs then add to the gravy pot.
- You need to probably simmer the sauce for AT LEAST 1 ½ hours if you add sausage to make sure the sausage is cooked through.
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Bigboss Shamim
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy. Can I use a dairy-free milk in this recipe?
Tammilee “TammySky” Jones
[email protected]I'm looking for a recipe for meatballs and gravy that is easy to make. Does anyone have any suggestions?
souhair romeh
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my meatballs turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.
Qazi Hamad
[email protected]These meatballs are also great for freezing. I like to make a big batch and then freeze them for later. When I'm ready to eat them, I just thaw them out and reheat them in the oven.
TQR EBYLY
[email protected]I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes to the gravy to give it a little bit of a kick. I also like to serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes.
Jeetu Nepali
[email protected]I'm allergic to pork, so I substituted ground beef for the pork in this recipe. The meatballs still turned out great, and the gravy was delicious.
Sajawal Prince
[email protected]This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I ended up making a few mistakes, and the meatballs didn't turn out well. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
Rk Humayun
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. They were so moist and flavorful. The gravy was also delicious.
Emi Wattoo
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it. My kids even asked for seconds. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Zariaz Family
[email protected]These meatballs are so good! I love the way the flavors all come together. The gravy is also amazing. I could eat this dish every day.
Pawan ss
[email protected]This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I ended up making a few mistakes, and the meatballs didn't turn out well. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
Archie Newsham
[email protected]My meatballs turned out a little dry, but the gravy was delicious. I think I will try again with a different meatball recipe.
Olsi Gurra
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. They were moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Victor Ortega
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Smith Harry
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs and gravy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Misbah Ahmedz
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for meatballs and gravy. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is thick and rich.
Simeon Mix
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the gravy is so rich and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Fahim Hossen Antor
[email protected]These meatballs were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. The gravy was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Kara Fuller
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are moist and tender, and the gravy is delicious. I like to serve it over mashed potatoes or pasta.
Jason Vann
[email protected]These meatballs and gravy were a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the gravy was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.