5 TIPS TO MAKE

A great Italian meatball is a careful combination of some key ingredients... I'm sharing all the tips to help you make the best meatballs.You can do it!

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"Take your time to choose the best ingredients. Good food isn't rushed."

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PROTEIN

"Without fat, there is no flavor."

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FAT

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"You'll know when you know."

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TOUCH

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"Don't overdo it...meatballs and life are about balance."

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MOISTURE

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TIP #05

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LOVE

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"Wow, were these delicious!! So flavorful and moist. I made them exactly as directed and will not change a thing next time. My new go to meatball recipe. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe."

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Spoon up some of your homemade meatballs and sauce onto rolls for a great meatball sandwich!

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5 TIPS TO MAKE

The Best Italian Meatballs

A great Italian meatball is a careful combination of some key ingredients... I'm sharing all the tips to help you make the best meatballs.You can do it!

"Take your time to choose the best ingredients. Good food isn't rushed."

TIP #01

PROTEIN

A moist flavorful meatball starts with...you guessed it...the meat. Traditionally, beef, pork, and veal are used in Italy depending on which part of the country you're from.

01

"Without fat, there is no flavor."

TIP #02

FAT

The ground beef needs to be 80% lean. This isn't the time for super lean beef. We're making meatballs, not steak balls!

02

"You'll know when you know."

TIP #03

TOUCH

Great meatballs are all about touch. Don't roll the meatballs too tight. Be gentle!

03

"Don't overdo it...meatballs and life are about balance."

TIP #04

MOISTURE

Meatballs need a binder (eggs, breadcrumbs or both). They also need a little moisture (milk or in our case...water - yep water!)

03

TIP #05

"No love...not a good meatball."

LOVE

Make your meatballs, sauce (sharing the best recipe here!), and invite over your family and friends. A big pot of meatballs is good but even better when shared!

05

"Wow, were these delicious!! So flavorful and moist. I made them exactly as directed and will not change a thing next time. My new go to meatball recipe. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe."

Spoon up some of your homemade meatballs and sauce onto rolls for a great meatball sandwich!

Meet Lori

I believe good comfort food is approachable, has a kiss of Italian flavor, and shouldn't take hours to make. Grab a seat at the table!