The cast of Jersey Boys at the AT&T Performing Arts Center shares this coveted meatball recipe.
INGREDIENTS
A "Whole-lotta" fresh bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 cups)
About 1 cup milk (warm)
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork or veal
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
METHOD
STEP 1 Remove all jewelry, especially rings - wash hands.
STEP 2 Soak bread crumbs in warm milk for a few minutes.
STEP 3 Add the remaining ingredients and combine with jewelry free, clean hands.
STEP 4 Roll mixture into sizable balls (about 2 inches in diameter).
STEP 5 Brown meatballs well in frying pan with olive oil. Finish cooking
in a simmering pot of Italian gravy (i.e. tomato sauce).
STEP 6 Serve meatballs (garnish with parsley, freshly grated
2 teaspoons dried oregano
About 2 cloves of minced garlic
1 extra large egg, beaten
