We often have a bag of minced meat in the freezer. It has so many uses - burgers, rissoles, meatballs... Actually I think those are all the same thing just in different shapes and sizes! Everyone has their own recipe, their own little "twist". But for me, as always I keep it simple.
This recipe uses ingredients you'll probably already have in the pantry (as many of my recipes do). It is a little time consuming rolling out the little balls, but it would be a great activity for getting the little ones to help out! You can make these in advance and pop them in the freezer ready to defrost for future use. Feel free to halve or double this recipe. I yielded 37 balls with 1kg of minced beef.
MEATBALLS
Get ready to get down and dirty. I put my dental gloves on for the task!
In a large bowl place 1kg of mince (can be whatever you like - beef, pork, veal).
Add 1 chopped onion, 2 eggs, 2 cups of breadcrumbs and 500ml milk.
Feel free to add whatever herbs and spices you like - but I keep mine simple.
Then put your hands to work to amalgamate the mixture! (Sorry, dental pun).
Have 2 or 3 trays nearby and a bowl of flour.
Roll the mixture into balls - I pick just enough to fill the palm of my hand in an attempt to make uniform sizes.
Roll the ball in flour, pat off excess and place on tray. Repeat!
As I said, I yielded 37 altogether.
Bring a large frying pan with oil to medium-high heat.
Fry the balls in batches, turning to colour all over.
Remove to a baking dish.
Now they are ready - you can serve them at a party with toothpicks and ketchup dipping sauce.
I like to pour passata from a jar over them and bake for about 15 minutes.
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