Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCentroMama’s Meatballs Recipe

Mama’s Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Centro
Time40m
Serves4

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. 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. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

  3. 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. 4

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, chickpeas, sliced red onion, and roasted red pepper.

  5. 5

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the grated asiago cheese over the salad.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Place the cooked meatballs on top of the salad and drizzle with your favorite roasted garlic vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

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