Meatballs Italiano Recipe 🍝
Description:
Tender & delicious meatballs adapted from a recipe used at Dan Marino’s Town Tavern in Florida. You don’t need teeth to eat these!
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 lbs | ground beef |
| 3 cloves | garlic |
| 1/4 cup | romano cheese |
| 2 | eggs |
| 3 | onions |
| 1 bunch | Italian parsley |
| 1/4 tsp | kosher salt |
| 1 tsp | black pepper |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the onions, garlic, and Italian parsley.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped garlic, romano cheese, eggs, chopped onions, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
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Form Meatballs: Take portions of the mixture and form them into 2-inch diameter meatballs.
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Prepare Baking Tray: Place the meatballs on a jelly roll pan or a cookie sheet with a lip to catch any juices.
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Add Water: Pour about 1/2 cup of water into the pan to create steam while baking.
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Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
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Drain Liquid: Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and carefully pour off any excess liquid from the pan.
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Serve: Serve the meatballs hot with your favorite Italian sauce and pasta for a delicious meal!
These Meatballs Italiano are perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. They are flavorful, juicy, and sure to be a hit with everyone at the table! Enjoy 😊🍽️
