Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEleven SouthItalian Meatballs Recipe

Italian Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Eleven South
Time50m
Serves4

house ground beef, veal & pork meatballs, San Marzano marinara, grated aged Romano, basil oil

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot when the meatballs go in.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground veal, and ground pork. Add the bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and grated aged Romano cheese.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixture

    Using your hands or a spoon, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the meatballs tough.

  4. 4

    Form Meatballs

    With your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1-1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Bake Meatballs

    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.

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