POLPETTE (TORPEDO SHAPED MEATBALLS)

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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Milk/Cream     Beef     Cheese     Pork     Appetizer     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Veal     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12 (antipasto) with remaining meat mixture for sunday ragù

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from an Italian or a French loaf)
1/3 cup whole milk
3/4 pound ground beef chuck
3/4 pound ground veal
3/4 pound ground pork (not lean)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano (3 1/2 ounces)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Add meats, garlic, cheese, eggs, parsley, 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture and blend with your hands until combined (do not overmix). Form 1 1/2 cups meat mixture into small torpedo-shaped meatballs (1 level tablespoon each). Reserve remaining 4 cups meat mixture for ragù .
  • Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry meatballs in 2 batches (do not crowd), turning occasionally, until browned well and cooked through, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels using a slotted spoon and reserve oil for frying meatballs for ragù.

Kelly Whitney
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were cooked through but still juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Daniel Okoli
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


adil amin
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a party.


Sanjay Rajbanshi
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.


Namugenyi Fina
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Sjaad Fakhar
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still good.


Luis Hdz
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I've been making these meatballs for years and they're always a family favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Charles King
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I served them with spaghetti and the sauce was perfect.


Sumaiya Zafar
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a big hit. Several people asked for the recipe.


Soph x
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were cooked through but still juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Malik Tanveer Malik Tanveer
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Ali abbaskhan
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a party.


Cat_7697
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.


Zekhethelo Zwane
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


ahmad kazmi
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.