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    Versatile Herbed Meatballs

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    Herbed meatballs that can be customized with your choice of ground meat, spices, and herbs.

    Ingredients for Versatile Herbed Meatballs

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    Ground Meat, your choice: pork, beef, veal, chicken, turkey, or a combination

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    Panko bread crumbs

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    Egg

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    Kosher Salt

    teaspoons

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    Black Pepper

    to taste

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    Minced Garlic

    to taste

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    Minced Onion

    to taste

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    Chopped Parsley

    to taste

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    Olive Oil

    for frying

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    How to Make Versatile Herbed Meatballs

    1. Combine Ingredients

    Start by gently combining the ground meat, panko bread crumbs, egg, and kosher salt in a large bowl. Add black pepper, minced garlic, minced onion, and freshly chopped parsley. Mix all these ingredients just until they are well incorporated.

    2. Form Meatballs

    Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls using your hands, placing each meatball on a baking sheet as you go.

    3. Cook Meatballs

    To cook the meatballs, you can either broil them by placing the baking sheet under the broiler for 7 to 10 minutes until they are golden and firm, or fry them in a skillet with a bit of olive oil until they are deeply browned on all sides.

    4. Finish and Serve

    Once the meatballs are cooked, sprinkle them with a little more kosher salt before serving.

    Variations

    Flavor Variations

    Create Italian, Swedish, Asian, Mexican, or Middle Eastern style meatballs by incorporating region-specific spices, herbs, and sauces.

    Protein Swaps

    Use lighter meats like chicken or turkey, or go for a meat-free option with mushrooms, lentils, or plant-based substitutes, and adapt binders accordingly.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve meatballs over pasta, in sandwiches, as appetizers, or on top of grains, paired with complementary sauces or dressings.

    Incorporate Cheese

    Mix in cheeses such as Parmesan, feta, smoked gouda, or mozzarella for added flavor and texture.

    Cooking Methods

    Choose health-conscious methods like baking, simmering in sauce, or grilling for different textures and flavors.


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