Giorgio's Meatballs
Giorgio's Meatballs
This meatball recipe comes from Michael Ferraro of Delicatessen, and it was passed down from his father, who taught him how to make them at a very young age. When Ferraro joined the team at Delicatessen in 2008, he invited his father into the restaurant to give a lesson to the entire kitchen staff for how to perfect this sacred family recipe. When Ferraro makes meatballs, he soaks his breadcrumbs in a stock instead of milk.
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Servings
12
Ingredients
- 5 pound ground beef
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 eggs
- 20 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 bunch of parsley
- 1/4 bunch of basil
- 1/2 cup stock
- 1/2 cup water
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Hand-mix all of the ingredients, making sure not to overmix. Wet your hands slightly and roll the meatballs into 2 ½-ounce balls
- Lay the meatballs evenly on a baking sheet 1 inch apart and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.