Mama’s Meatballs Recipe
meatballs, Romaine salad, chickpeas, red onion, roasted red pepper, asiago, roasted garlic vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Meatballs and Salad
Method
Preparation and Assembly
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, chickpeas, sliced red onion, and roasted red pepper.
- 5
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the grated asiago cheese over the salad.
- 6
Serve
Place the cooked meatballs on top of the salad and drizzle with your favorite roasted garlic vinaigrette. Serve immediately.


