Chef John’s Meatless Meatballs

Description I made this recipe to celebrate Earth Day. Thanks to a thorough browning, mushrooms provide more than enough savoriness. The garlic, cheese, and parsley do the rest. What really blew me away was how close the texture was to actual meatballs. They are officially approved for use on spaghetti! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil … Read more

Meatless Meatballs

Description Carnivores love these meat-free balls. Serve as an appetizer, on a sandwich, with a meal, or over noodles. I like the mushroom gravy and egg noodles for a yummy Stroganoff. Ingredients 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8 eggs 2 cups cracker crumbs 1 ½ cups finely ground pecans 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup … Read more

Chef John’s Italian Meatballs

Description Homemade meatballs are a very easy to make, and since we skip the very messy step of pan-frying these before they hit the sauce, it becomes downright simple. Here I use a standard half-beef/half-pork mixture. You can substitute water or beef broth for the milk, if preferred. Ingredients ⅓ cup plain bread crumbs ½ … Read more