Piedmontese Meatballs
Tender Piedmontese-beef meatballs flavored with garlic, shallots, leeks, and fresh herbs.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
Use Piedmontese beef to make the perfect meatballs.
Method
Directions
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1
Saute the garlic, shallots, and leeks in olive oil.
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2
In a blender, combine the sauteed garlic, shallots, and leeks with the fennel seeds, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and milk; blend until smooth.
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3
In a large bowl, combine the beef, Parmesan, eggs, fresh herbs, Dijon, Worcestershire, and broth with the milk mixture and mix.
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4
Form meatballs with a #24 scoop (1 3/4 to 2 ounces each). Roll each in bread crumbs (optional) and transfer to a baking sheet.
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5
Bake at 450 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
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