Italian Meatballs

These are delicious in marinara sauce, over pasta. They are by far the most moist meatballs I've ever had.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 30 meatballs

Ingredients

• 1  lb  85% lean ground beef, 85/15
• 1⁄2 lb ground pork
• 3  garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
• 6  ounces  fine breadcrumbs, preferably Italian seasoned
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup asiago cheese, finely shredded
•  all-purpose flour
•  salt
•  pepper
•  olive oil

Directions

1. Place beef and pork into a large bowl.
2. Add garlic, breadcrumbs, Asiago, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Pour beaten egg over mixture and and then gently mix with your hands until well covered/mixed.
4. Form 1 1/2 in balls by gently rolling in your palms.
5. Lay on cookie sheet.
6. Lightly dust with all-purpose flour.
7. Fry in about 1/4 in of olive oil, gently turning. Brown on all sides.
8. Add to your favorite marinara sauce and simmer for thirty minutes!