Bobby Flay Meatballs Recipe
I've got a fantastic recipe for you today: Bobby Flay's meatballs!This is one recipe you absolutely need to try if you love hearty, flavorful meatballs with a rich tomato sauce.You'll be using a blend of pork, veal, and beef, along with Parmesan, garlic, and parsley to create melt-in-your-mouth meatballs.A key trick is to carefully brown the meatballs on all sides before adding them to the sauce.Cooking them in marinara for a good 55 minutes really lets the flavors meld beautifully.One thing I love about this recipe is its versatility; you can make it in a slow cooker too.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 lb. Ground Pork
- 1 lb. Ground Veal
- 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Romano Cheese grated
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 can Tomatoes 32 oz.
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 410°F (210° C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, pork, and veal.
- Add the Italian breadcrumbs, grated Romano cheese, eggs, milk, fresh parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Use your hands to mix until everything is well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the can of tomatoes, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cover the meatballs with the marinara sauce and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.