Grandma’s Classic Meatballs

grandma's classic meatballs

Perla's Classic Meatballs


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Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
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DESCRIPTION

INGREDIENTS
 

Ingredients (meatballs):

  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium potato (peeled)
  • 1 medium onion (peeled)
  • 1 bunch parsley (rinsed)
  • 1/8 teaspoon mace (ground outer shell of whole nutmeg)
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 8 threads saffron (crushed)
  • 2 slices of toasted bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper (to taste)

Ingredients (broth)

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3 bay leaves

INSTRUCTIONS
 

Meatballs:

  • Mix all meatball ingredients in food processor.
  • Shape the mixture into 2" balls. 

Broth:

  • In large saucepan, combine broth ingredients, cover and bring to boil. 
  • Gently drop the meatballs into the water, cover and cook on high heat for 10 minutes, turning meatballs over after 5 minutes. Lower heat to simmer and cook covered for an additional 30-40 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Notes

French: Boulettes de Viande de Perla
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