The secret ingredient for the most delicious Italian meatballs
You can really wake me up in the middle of the night for a good, homemade meatball. Especially my own meatballs, because they really are incredibly delicious. That’s why I’m sharing my secret ingredient for the most delicious Italian meatballs, so you can make the tastiest ones at home too.
The type of meat you use is entirely up to you, of course, but personally I think a half-and-half mixture of beef and pork is the most delicious — in my opinion, it gives you the best flavor and the tastiest texture. But the one ingredient that absolutely shouldn’t be missing is…
Secret ingredient for the most delicious Italian meatballs
Cheese. And I don’t mean sprinkled on top, or in the tomato sauce you might serve them with. No; cheese inside the meatballs. I often use (fresh) Parmesan cheese and ricotta. Believe me, that combination is absolutely amazing to mix into your meatballs. Simply add the cheese at the beginning, before you start shaping the meatballs and add all your herbs.
It’s very simple: put all the ingredients (including your herbs, breadcrumbs and egg) in a bowl, mix and start shaping. Seriously, people will ask you to make those meatballs every time after this. At least, that’s what happens to me.
