Makes about 45 Golf Ball Size Meatballs
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef (extra lean)
1 lbs ground pork (or pork sausage)
(Note: I have made it with 3 lbs of just Extra Lean ground Turkey too)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup of Italian bread crumbs ( I use Progresso brand)
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
3/4 cup grated Italian Style 5 cheese blend (or 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup Romano Cheese)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons Anise Seeds
1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
1 bunches shallots finely chopped
1/4 bunch parsley finely chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons Celery Seeds
2 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 Eggs
Instructions:
Mix well with hands adding water to bring to proper consistency around 1 1/2 - 2 cups. Form Meatballs and place on Cookie Sheet. Cooks best in oven at 350°F.
(I wanted to make meatballs and I thought I would try the Sausage Recipe, it worked. - Charles “Charlie" Broussard)
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