I find that adding a small bit bread crumbs just before shaping, and then chilling the meatballs, helps them hold their shape no matter how large they are.
After I fry the meatballs, I don’t plop them all into the sauce. Try a sandwich on French bread with a bit of mustard with freshly fried meatballs. Oh, yeah, a half pound of ground veal in the mix is good…
Adam!! I see two of my dear friends in those photos--Hi Kip and Patrick! I love that you are all friends. Of course! And also: giant meatballs forever. There is a place in our area (Kingston, ish), that serves giant meatballs that are like mini meatloafs. I discovered them on a desperate solo parenting night racing between soccer and ballet and they endeared themselves to me with their moist-tender insides and one-stop-shopping dinner vibes. For a while they were the only thing I could get my then young son to eat.
I find that adding a small bit bread crumbs just before shaping, and then chilling the meatballs, helps them hold their shape no matter how large they are.
Ditto on the resting resting and chilling. Good point!
Tom and Tim have the answer.
After I fry the meatballs, I don’t plop them all into the sauce. Try a sandwich on French bread with a bit of mustard with freshly fried meatballs. Oh, yeah, a half pound of ground veal in the mix is good…
I love Nelly so much! Can you imagine hanging out in the kitchen with her? She’s so much fun. 🤩
I like Nelly too. And my favorite food is baked by Dylan. I could use a translator for Christian and Andy ha!
Adam!! I see two of my dear friends in those photos--Hi Kip and Patrick! I love that you are all friends. Of course! And also: giant meatballs forever. There is a place in our area (Kingston, ish), that serves giant meatballs that are like mini meatloafs. I discovered them on a desperate solo parenting night racing between soccer and ballet and they endeared themselves to me with their moist-tender insides and one-stop-shopping dinner vibes. For a while they were the only thing I could get my then young son to eat.
How funny. What a small world!!
I love Nelly from Great British Baking Show!!!
" laying on the couch" -- come on Adam. Your grammar is usually better.
Nelly and Mike are my two favorites too. Spoiler alert- I was sad to see Mike go last night. (We’re a week behind.)
I shape the meatballs, chill them, then roll them in flour or fine breadcrumbs before frying.
Nelly is the BEST