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Yield: about 36 meatballs. 1 pound ground chuck 1 pound ground veal ½ pound ground pork 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 large eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup whole milk 1

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: about 36 meatballs. 1 pound ground chuck 1 pound ground veal ½ pound ground pork 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 large eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup whole milk 1

Yield: about 36 meatballs.

1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground veal
½ pound ground pork
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 handful Italian parsley, chopped
4 to 6 tablespoons olive oil

With clean hands, gently combine all ingredients (except olive oil) in a large bowl until well incorporated. Roll mixture into 1½-inch balls.

Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet. Working in batches, place meatballs in skillet and cook on medium heat, turning occasionally, until all sides are browned and the internal temperature of each meatball is 160°.

Place cooked meatballs on cooling rack. Serve with fresh bread and marinara sauce or over spaghetti with sauce.

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This story was published on Jan 18, 2024

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.