Aug 31 2010
Fried Breaded Meatballs
1 pound lean ground beef $4.11
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese $1.50
1/2 cup bread crumbs $0.21
1 egg, lightly beaten $0.17
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley $0.50
6 cloves garlic, minced $0.06
1 onion, diced $0.47
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce $0.24
1 tablespoon dried basil $1.38
Salt and pepper $0.02
1 cup all-purpose flour $0.22
2 eggs, beaten $0.34
2 cups bread crumbs $0.84
3 tablespoons vegetable oil $0.21
Total Cost $10.27
1.) In a large bowl mix together: lean ground beef; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1 egg; fresh parsley; garlic; onion; worcestershire sauce; basil; and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.
2.) Then, prepare your breading area. In one large bowl, place 1 cup all-purpose flour. In another large bowl, place 2 beaten eggs; and in the third bowl, place two cups of bread crumbs.
3.) Using the meat mixture, take a tablespoon of meat and form it into a ball with your hands. Then, roll the meatball around in the breading flour. Then dip it into the egg, rolling it to make sure it’s entirely covered. Lastly, roll the meatball in the bread crumb mixture until the entire ball is covered with bread crumbs. Set aside on a plate and do this with the rest of the meat mixture – first forming it into small balls, and then breading each of the balls separately.
4.) In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add enough meatballs to fill the pan, but still leave them enough room to breathe. You may have to cook them in batches. Cook first one one side, and then turn, making sure that all sides of all balls are thoroughly browned and cooked. When meatballs are done, place onto plate and continue with another batch, if necessary.
5.) Serve and enjoy!
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SO GOOD!!! These were so awesome! My husband made dinner for a change and it was so amazing. This recipe will be made again for sure!!
That’s awesome, Tammie! I’m so glad you liked them, and that you were treated to dinner!!!
I will be trying this recipe for a book club meeting that I am hosting. Will post how they turned out! Thanks.
Awesome, LaKisha, I can’t wait to hear about it! They are by far, my sister’s most favourite thing that I cook. Ever. lol Enjoy your meeting, and the meatballs!
They were sooo good! and so easy!! thanks for posting!
I think i will follow your blog, have found several things i like
Glad they worked out and that you liked them so much, Victoria!! Thanks for following, no I’ve gotta do my part and get on with the posting