Soft Meatballs are tender, juicy meatballs, usually made with ground beef or veal, and seasoned with herbs and spices. They are often served as a sauce or as a side, and can be served with pasta, vegetables or bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 500 g of minced meat
• 1 egg
• 60 g (¼ cup) parmesan
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 5 g (2 tbsp.) chopped parsley
• 30 g (½ cup) fresh breadcrumbs
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• all-purpose flour for dredging
• 120 ml (½ cup) of (water, white vinegar, then add sugar)
• 120 ml (½ cup) water

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, parmesan, garlic, olive oil, parsley, breadcrumbs, milk, salt and pepper.
2. Shape the meat mixture into balls and dredge each in flour.
3. Heat a little more olive oil in a frying pan and cook the meatballs for 5 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden.
4. Pour 120 ml (½ cup) of (water, white vinegar, then add a sugar) and the water into the pan of meatballs and cook over low heat for 10 minutes more.