Authentic Italian American Meatballs Receita

Unlock the secret to melt-in-your-mouth, incredibly flavorful Italian-American meatballs! This treasured family recipe, perfected over generations, delivers a rich and satisfying taste that will become a new family favorite. Yes, it takes time (about 8 hours!), but the incredible depth of flavor is worth every minute. Prepare to be amazed!

Preparo 60 min

Cozimento 480 min

Calorias 358.7 kcal

Proteína 55g

Avaliação Seja o primeiro

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Ingredientes para Authentic Italian American Meatballs

1 lb Ground Pork
1 lb Ground Veal
1 lb Ground Beef
1 cup grated Romano Cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped Italian Parsley
4 cloves minced Garlic
1 tbsp Sea Salt
1 tbsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
3 large Eggs
1 cup plain Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Cold Water (or as needed)
1 - 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 - 28 ounce can tomato puree
1 - 6 ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large chopped onion
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn

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Como fazer Authentic Italian American Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients below until thoroughly mixed.
Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is moist but not wet. (It should hold its shape when squeezed gently.)
Prepare a large batch of your favorite homemade marinara sauce and heat it thoroughly over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low. Gently form the meatball mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
Carefully add the raw meatballs to the simmering sauce. (Do this gently; the pot will be full!)
Cover the pot completely and let it simmer undisturbed for 3 hours.
After 3 hours, gently stir the meatballs, ensuring even cooking and sauce coverage. Re-cover and simmer for another 3 hours.
After 6 hours, stir gently and carefully skim off any excess grease from the surface of the sauce.
Cover and continue to simmer for a final 2 hours.
Serve these incredible meatballs over your favorite pasta, polenta, or crusty bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

164 g

Sugar

Fat

46g

Carbs

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes European Italian The Americas American

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Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Authentic Italian American Meatballs?

Authentic Italian American Meatballs leva cerca de 540 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 60 minutos de preparo e 480 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Authentic Italian American Meatballs?

Authentic Italian American Meatballs tem aproximadamente 358.7 calorias por porção, com cerca de 55 g de proteína, 4 g de carboidratos e 32 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Authentic Italian American Meatballs?

Os principais ingredientes de Authentic Italian American Meatballs são Ground Pork, Ground Veal, Ground Beef, Romano Cheese, Italian Parsley, Garlic. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.