Mccall's Italian Meatballs (1973) Large Batch
"McCalls was one of my favorite magazines a thousand years ago. I learned to cook many requisite recipes from their cookbook and their recipe subscription series. Posted for posterity, this is one of their recipes that will not let you down."
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1⁄4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley or 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- tomato sauce (your choice)
directions
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients, except oil. Mix well with hands to combine. With moistened hands, shape into meatballs1-1/2 inches in diameter. Saute meatballs in skillet with oil until browned all over. Remove from skillet, add to simmering sauce for 30 minutes longer.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
