They are MEATBALLS- not BEEFballs, dammit!!! [View All]

[Dr Fate]

This was inspired by another thread- but I think we need to get something straight here- they are MEATBALLS- not beefballs.

Got it?

Do you eat BEEFloaves? NO! You eat MEATloaves. Same with MEATballs.

They don't just have beef in 'em-in fact, you can use any variety of ground meats.

Turkey, veal, chicken, BEEF, pork, various sausages- ya gotta MIX em!

I suggest 3 meats- and I usually use beef, turkey & and an italian sausage of some sort.

Lightly combine your 3 meats with one cup of FRESH NON-TOASTED bread crumbs, 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, a couple of palm fulls of dry italian seasoning, 2 beaten eggs, a little half & half, salt, pepper & a pinch of dried red pepper flakes.

(I know I know- what about the garlic & fresh basil-well that should be in your sauce)

Fry meatballs in 1 part olive oil 1 part canola until crispy (about 10 minutes per batch) Dont get too antsy-be careful turning them-let 'em sear!

Cook MEATballs the rest of the way by simmering them in your favorite homemade spaghetti sauce or marinara. Serve w/ noodles or on a bun.

You will find that the FRESH bread crumbs are the secret- pockets of flavor my friends, pockets of flavor. I repeat- do NOT toast them.

Now get out there and make some god-damned *MEAT*balls.