Classic Italian Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground veal
• 3 large eggs
• 1 & 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 & 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Olive oil for frying
• 1 1/2 cup Milk
• 3 slices italian bread crust removed

Instructions

1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.
2. In a large bowl add in your italian bread , crumbled up as best as you can, pour the milk over it so it becomes saturated, then mix
3. Next in that same bowl add your ground beef, veal and pork. Add in the eggs, pecorino romano cheese, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, pepper, salt, and basil until well combined but do not overmix.
4. Next use a cookie scoop to make round balls that are 1/4 cup balls. Roll the meat into meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
5. Heat a skillet with oil on medium heat.
6. Once the oil is hot add a few of the meatballs in it, and cook on all sides. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
7. ONce browned put the meatballs back on he tray.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked. Then use the meatballs as you would wish.