The Best Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pounds ground veal
• 0.5 pounds ground pork
• 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1.5 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups stale Italian bread , crumbled
• 1.5 cups lukewarm water
• 1 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Mix in cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Add bread crumbs and slowly mix in water, 1/2 cup at a time, until mixture is moist but still holds its shape (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water); shape into meatballs.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, slightly crisp, and cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Enjoy!