Polpette (Italian Meatballs)

Ingredients

• 2 c bread cubes
• 1/4 c milk
• 1 lb ground beef, (85% lean)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 c Parmesan cheese, (fresh grated)
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 Tbsp parsley, (dry (or 1/2 bunch fresh chopped))
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the bread cubes in a small bowl. Pour the milk over the cubes and let them set for a few minutes, so that the bread absorbs the milk.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the meat, eggs, cheese, garlic, parsley, salt,pepper, and soaked bread cubes (along with any milk that hasn't absorbed). Mix, using your hands, until everything is evenly distributed.

3. 3

   Shape the mixture into balls of your desired size. (We like to use a rounded Tablespoon for smaller meatballs or two rounded Tablespoons for larger meatballs.)

4. 4

   To cook the meatballs, pre-heat your broiler to high. Place the rolled meatballs 1 inch apart on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Broil the meatballs for 5-7 min, checking often, until lightly golden.

5. 5

   Remove the meatballs from the oven and use immediately or let cool and store in the refrigerator until using.*