Homemade Meatballs

I have no idea why, but the other day I was thinking about meatballs and how I never make them. Needless to say, I was inspired. Nothing sounded better to me than some pasta, meatballs and tomato sauce. Definitely a craving at this point. 

After reading a little bit about meatballs I am hooked. They are a universal food with countless variations. With so many different meats, spices, sauces and ways to serve them, I am excited to see where this meaty adventure takes me! Let me share with you some of the meatballs that I am anxious to try:

1. Greek meatballs, Keftedes, include garlic, oregano, mint and nutmeg.

2. Albanian meatballs, Qofte Te Ferguara, include feta cheese, onion and garlic. These can be served with hummus and pineapple.

3. A famous German meatball is the Qofte Te Ferguara, which is made with sirloin, veal, pork and anchovies. All four meats to make one delicious meatball, served in a white caper sauce.

We should have a World Meatball Party. Dead serious. 

Ingredients:

1. 1 lb ground chuck

2. 1 egg

3. 1/4 cup milk

4. 1/2 cup minced onion

5. 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

6. 1 tbsp minced garlic

7. 1 tsp parsley

8. 1 tsp salt

9. 1 tsp pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Mix all ingredients well

3. Scoop meatballs onto cookie sheet, roughly 1 inch round

4. Bake for 40 minutes or until cooked to your liking

5. Eat your meatballs

I was able to have my pasta, meatballs and tomato sauce. It was extremely satisfying. Next time I am going to try turning the meatballs half way through their cooking time to avoid one side from browning so much. Other than that I will not change a thing, the flavoring was amazing... although I am almost positive that most of the wonderful flavor came from the meat, which was purchased at OV Meat Shoppe. I am so lucky to have found such a great meat market. :)