A Foolproof Method for Crispy, Juicy Meatballs
Today I am going to share with you a foolproof method to make perfectly crispy and juicy meatballs every single time. And the best part is, it is super simple to do.
Forget about dry, bland meatballs. This recipe packs a ton of fresh flavor into the meat and gives you that perfect golden brown crust on the outside while keeping them incredibly moist on the inside. This one is a regular in my house for a reason.
Ingredients
| Amount | For the Flavor Base |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Onion |
| A few slices | Red Bell Pepper |
| 3 cloves | Garlic |
| Handful | Fresh Parsley |
| 2 tbsp | Avocado Oil |
| A few drops | Stone Ground Mustard |
| Amount | For the Meatballs |
| 1 lb | Ground Meat (I prefer to use turkey) |
| 1/2 cup | Your Favorite Cheese (shredded) |
| 1/2 cup | Bread Crumbs (add more if need must be slightly sticky) |
| 1 | Egg (scrambled) |
| 1 tsp | Black Pepper |
| 1 tsp | Paprika |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| Sprinkle | Garlic Powder (to keep the vampires away) |
| Amount | For Frying |
| Drizzle | Avocado Oil |
| 2 slices | Butter |
Instructions
Create the Flavor Base: In a blender, drop in the half onion, slices of red pepper, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, avocado oil, and a couple of drops of stone ground mustard. Blend it all up until everything is finely minced together into a paste.
Combine the Ingredients: In a big bowl, add your ground meat. I like to use turkey, but your preference of meat works great. Drop in that blended goodness from the blender, along with one scrambled egg and your half cup of shredded cheese.
Season and Mix: Add the black pepper, paprika, salt, and of course, a little sprinkle of garlic powder. Add the half cup of bread crumbs. Now, get in there with your hands and mix everything together until it is just combined. The mixture should be able to hold its shape. If it feels too wet, add a little more bread crumbs until it all sticks together.
Form the Meatballs: Form the mixture into beautiful balls. A good size to aim for is about an ice cream scoop.
Cook to Perfection: Heat up a large skillet over medium heat. Drop in a little bit of avocado oil and the two slices of butter. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, carefully place your meatballs in the pan.
Brown and Finish: Let the meatballs brown on each side for about two to three minutes. Keep rotating and flipping them so they get a nice crust all around. Once browned, cover the pan with a lid and continue cooking for about 10 more minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through. After about 15 minutes total, you should have some golden, crispy meatballs.
And You're Welcome
That is all there is to it. You get perfect meatballs that are great on their own, with pasta, or in a sub. They are a guaranteed hit.
If you want to see exactly how I make them, be sure to check out the full video on my YouTube channel. Let me know if you give them a try!
