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

Chef John’s Meatball-Inspired Meatloaf

Description The main point of this Italian meatball-inspired meatloaf is to show you what happens when you make meatloaf like your grandparents did. During the Great Depression, this type of dish was a popular strategy for stretching what little meat you had into as filling a meal as possible. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 … 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