All-purpose Meatballs

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All-purpose Meatballs

Description

Get this all-star, easy-to-follow All-Purpose Meatballs recipe from Ree Drummond

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 45 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 0 Min

Ingredients

Serves :
  • 5 pounds ground beef


  • 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs


  • 1/2 cup milk


  • 1/4 cup heavy cream


  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley


  • 2 tablespoons grainy mustard


  • 1 teaspoon salt


  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes


  • 4 large eggs


  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  • To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
  • To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  • Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer.

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