Home Cooking – THE ONLY MEATBALL RECIPE YOU WILL EVER NEED
We think this could be called “The only meatball recipe Dad will ever need” as well! How about cooking up a batch for Pops this Father’s Day?
Ingredients:
1lb ground beef
1 egg, beaten
½ white onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup Parmesan, finely grated, reserve some for garnish
¼ cup parsley, reserve some for garnish
½ cup panko, or other breadcrumb
¾ tsp chilli flakes
¾ teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper to taste
2-3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups tomato or pasta sauce
cast iron pan (optional)
Panade:
1 slice white bread, crust removed and torn or cut into 1” pieces
2-3 tbsp milk
Method:
Pre-heat oven to 375F. In a medium sized pan on medium heat add 1 tbsp cooking oil and add onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, then add garlic and cook until it begins to take on colour. Remove from pan and cool down. In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients including panade and onion mixture. Sear off a small piece and adjust seasoning if necessary. Roll meatballs using clean hands into balls 2-3” in diameter. In a large oven friendly pan add cooking oil and sear meatballs until golden brown. Deglaze with tomato sauce and place pan in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until meatballs should be fully cooked through and have a chance to braise for a little while. Remove from oven and spoon sauce over meatballs. Garnish the dish as you wish and serve.
