Equipment
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1 large non stick frying pan
Pan Fried Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (85/15)
- 1 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
- olive oil for pan frying
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Mix with hands until blended but do not overmix.
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Shape into about 18 to 20 meatballs, making sure all are evenly sized.
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Pour a few tablespoons of oil into the frying pan so that the bottom is covered with about ¼ inch of oil. Heat pan on medium high heat then add half the meatballs, making sure the pan is not too crowded. Cook about 7 to 8 minutes making sure to turn on each side so that the meatballs are fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Repeat with remaining meatballs and add a bit more oil if necessary.
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After meatballs are cooked, drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with any type of sauce or add to soup or a pot of sauce.
Notes
3 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs (parsley or basil) can be added to the meatballs in place of the dried Italian seasoning.
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