A traditional Italian dish, tasty and full of flavor. The meatballs, made with ground meat, bread, and spices, are fried and topped with a bit of lemon zest and juice
Cut the stale bread crumbs into cubes, place them in a bowl, add the milk, and let it absorb for a few minutes
2
Add the ground beef and sausage meat to the bowl, and mix well by hand
3
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, the bread, the egg, and parsley, then mix until it becomes a compact mixture
4
Form the meatballs, giving them a round and slightly flattened shape with a diameter of about 5 centimeters, and place them on a tray
5
Place a large pan with peanut oil on the stove and bring it to temperature
Tip:
If you have a kitchen thermometer, check that it has reached 170 degrees
6
Coat the meatballs on both sides in breadcrumbs before frying them
7
Fry the meatballs in the pan for 4 or 5 minutes, then drain and salt them immediately. Serve with a bit of grated lemon zest and its juice
Tip:
The cooking time depends greatly on the size of the meatballs. If you have a kitchen thermometer, check that they have reached an internal temperature of 72 degrees
Cost
Meatballs shouldn't be an expensive dish; in fact, this is a budget-friendly recipe. Each serving costs only a couple of euros
Health
Adding sausage gives the dish a lot of flavor but also a fair amount of calories. Avoid seconds if you’re on a diet
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