Pan-Fried Meatballs with Potatoes

Pan-fried meatballs with potatoes are a delicious and comforting dish. Here is a recipe that you might enjoy.

Ingredients

• 500 grams of ground meat (you can use beef, pork, or a mix)
• 2 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 egg
• 1 clove of garlic
• 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese
• Breadcrumbs as needed
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Start by washing the potatoes, peel them, and then grate them with a coarse grater.
2. In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with the grated potatoes, egg, grated Parmesan, finely chopped garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Blend all the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture.
3. Form meatballs the size of a walnut and coat them in breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a wide pan and when it’s hot, lay the meatballs in it. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until they are nicely browned and cooked inside, this will take about 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the meatballs.
5. Once ready, remove the meatballs from the pan and let them rest on paper towels to remove the excess oil.
6. Serve the meatballs hot, possibly accompanied with a fresh green salad or some crispy bread.

Curiosity

Meatballs have a very ancient history and are widespread in many cultures with local variations. In Italy, each region has its version of meatballs, with different ingredients and cooking methods that vary according to traditions and local products.

If you want an extra touch, you can cook the meatballs in the pan with a bit of white wine added halfway through cooking, to give the dish a special aroma and an even softer cook.