Meatballs, Meatloaf, Fricadellen

This recipe took me 25 years to perfect. It is very simple. The secret is using a sharp grated cheese. This mixture can be used with a variety of sauces: BBQ sauce,A-1 sauce,sweet and sour etc.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  meatloaf mixture (equal parts ground chuck,pork and veal)
• 1  egg
• 1⁄3 cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup  locatelli grated cheese (use any grated cheese,it will still be good)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In mixing bowl combine all ingredients.
2. For meatballs: In a non-stick fry pan,(heat pan on medium high for 3-4 minutes).
3. Coat the bottom with olive oil(a non stick spray will work).
4. Form medium sized meatballs,.
5. Brown on all sides.
6. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or finish cooking in a pot of spaghetti sauce.
7. For meatloaf:
8. Preheat oven 350°F.
9. Fill a loaf pan and bake (covered with aluminum foil) for 45 minutes.
10. Cut into 8 slices (drain any grease) top with of BBQ.sauce or sauce of your choice.
11. Cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
12. For Fricadellen:
13. Form into 5 hamburger patties. fry in hot non-stick fry pan on both sides add 1 can of beef gravy, simmer for 15-20 minutes, turning patties once.