"Bocce Ball" style Meatball recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 28 2026
RestaurantsVieste ... Simply Italian"Bocce Ball" style Meatball Recipe

"Bocce Ball" style Meatball Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Made w/ beef, pork, and veal finished w/ marinara

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Meatball Mixture

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

2

Form the Meatballs

Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.

3

Cook the Meatballs

In a large skillet over medium heat, add a touch of oil. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Add Marinara Sauce

Once the meatballs are browned, pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

5

Serve

Serve the meatballs hot, topped with additional marinara sauce and garnished with more parsley if desired.

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