Name: Trattoria 'A Vucchella & Wood Oven Pizzas Polpette Insalata Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500 g Ground beef; 50 g Breadcrumbs; 30 g Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 large Egg; 2 tsp Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Parsley, chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Olive oil

ITALIAN MARGARITA

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Guacamole

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Olives

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Make the Meatballs

Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Form the Meatballs

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.

Cook the Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

Prepare the Salad

Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

Dress the Salad

Serve the cooked meatballs on a plate alongside the mixed salad.

Serve

Ground beef

Breadcrumbs

Parmesan cheese, grated

Garlic, minced

Parsley, chopped

Salt

Black pepper

Olive oil

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Polpette Insalata Recipe

Ingredients

Meatballs

Method

Preparation