Name: Trattoria 'A Vucchella & Wood Oven Pizzas Polpette Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 cups Ground beef; 0.5 cups Ground pork; 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs; 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tsp Garlic, minced; 1 large Egg; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Olive oil

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Olives

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Prepare the Mixture

Wet your hands slightly and shape the mixture into two evenly-sized meatballs.

Form the Meatballs

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.

Cook the Meatballs

Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Polpette!

Serve

Ground beef

Ground pork

Breadcrumbs

Parmesan cheese, grated

Fresh parsley, chopped

Garlic, minced

Salt

Black pepper

Olive oil

Polpette

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Polpette Recipe

Ingredients

Meatballs

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Mixture

Form the Meatballs

Cook the Meatballs

Serve

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