Lora's and Mathew Hahn's Italian Meatballs

These meatballs are very good, spicy, and cheesy. These meatballs are really good in soups or just to eat them plain.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon  italian seasoning
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1  tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon liquid smoke

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together well.
2. In a large pot bring 6-8 cups water to a rolling boil on med-high heat.
3. Form meat into ball (how ever big you want, I like smaller ones).
4. Drop meatballs in the pot of boiling water, cook until the meatballs float.
5. Remove the meatballs from water.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 until all the meatballs are done.
7. Enjoy.