Meatballs With A Twist!

[Cerise]

Meatballs With A Twist

1 1/2 pounds ground veal -- or beef, or a mixture of both
1 potato -- cooked, peeled and mashed
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- finely chopped
1 egg -- beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and pepper
Flour
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

In a large bowl, combine ground meat with potato, parsley, garlic, egg, cheese, & salt and pepper.

Roll mixture into a log. Break off small pieces & form the meat into balls of even size. Roll the balls in flour & fry them in hot olive oil until cooked through.

Drain the balls on paper towels. Serve alone, with your favorite tomato sauce, or in a hoagie.

 

[pacanis]

Interesting addition with the mashed potatoes.
Do you notice any difference in texture or anything?

 

[Cerise]

Interesting addition with the mashed potatoes.
Do you notice any difference in texture or anything?

Yes. IMO, they are lighter a little fluffier (crispy on the outside & softer on the inside). Nice change from the meat-laden breadcrumb ball. Hope you give it a try.

Another variation I like, is using ground veal, & adding ricotta to the mix, or putting ricotta over the top.

 

[pacanis]

I just might. Thanks for the recipe.

So seeing as how there is such a wide size of spuds, would you say normal baked potato size, or the smaller sized potatoes similar to the redskins?

 

[Cerise]

I just might. Thanks for the recipe.

So seeing as how there is such a wide size of spuds, would you say normal baked potato size, or the smaller sized potatoes similar to the redskins?

A small to medium russet is good. You can easily double the recipe.

 

[CWS4322]

I like adding chopped spinach and some grated mozz. to mine.

I haven't made meatballs in ages--but like to use a blend of pork-beef-veal or lamb. I also like turkey or chicken meatballs. I oven roast mine instead of browning them on the stove.

 

[pacanis]

Thanks. Not as much as I expected with 1-1/2 lbs of meat.

 

[Cerise]

Actually, this is my take on a Venetian(?) meatball, that is somewhat flattened, turned once and served with the sauce on the side. Braising meatballs in red wine is another favorite.

Show me your meatball takes.

 

[Cerise]

Thanks. Not as much as I expected with 1-1/2 lbs of meat.

The potato & egg will fill it out somewhat. Hope you give it a try, & add your changes, if you like.