Mama Mike's Meatballs

Ypsi's Note:

A recipe from a late, dear friend. Delicious on their own, with sauce, or made into a meatloaf.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 24.0 meatballs

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped mushroom
• 1 large celery rib, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 1/4 lbs ground beef
• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

1. In small skillet, heat oil & saute veggies about 5 minute or until softened; remove from heat.
2. In small bowl, mix milk and bread crumbs.
3. In large bowl, mix beef, sausage and eggs until blended. Add Worcestershire, hot sauce, & spices, then milk/breadcrumb mixture, and combine thoroughly. Add sauteed vegetables and mix well.
4. Using a 1/4-cup measure, scoop out and form mixture into balls. Place on foil-lined baking pan and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time, until browned on all sides.
5. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
6. Makes about 26 meatballs.