Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion 1/4inch dice
salt
2 clove garlic
pinch crushed red pepper
1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground veal
4 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh grated parmgiano
3/4 cup fresh grated romano
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves finely chopped
1 1/2 cup seasoned italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup water
pepper to taste

Directions:

Directions
Coat a large skillet liberally with olive oil and saute the onions over medium heat. Season the onions with salt/pepper and cook for about 7-8 minutes or until they turn soft and turn translucent. Add fresh garlic and crushed red pepper and saute for another 2 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
In a large bowl combine the ground check, pork and veal, eggs, parmigiano, romano, parsley and bread crumbs. Mix together well with your hands. Add the onion mixture and season generously with salt/pepper and mix well again. Add the water and mix one last time The mixture should be damp. Test by frying one small meatball over medium heat until browned on all sides. Add additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Shape the meat into desired size. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Place them on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Transfer to foil lined cookie sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through. Serve wiith sauce and pasta of choice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	730.89 Kcal (3060 kJ)
Calories from fat	484.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.86g	83%
Cholesterol	239.31mg	80%
Sodium	722.76mg	30%
Potassium	728.54mg	16%
Total Carbs	18.52g	6%
Sugars	2.36g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	6%
Protein	42.15g	84%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	325.3mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	264.26 Kcal (1106 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.48g	83%
Cholesterol	86.53mg	80%
Sodium	261.32mg	30%
Potassium	263.41mg	16%
Total Carbs	6.7g	6%
Sugars	0.85g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	6%
Protein	15.24g	84%
Vitamin C	2mg	9%
Iron	1.3mg	21%
Calcium	117.6mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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