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Expand1 cup white bread, torn into pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
.5 cups whole milk Ask a question about this ingredient
3 ounces applewood smoked bacon, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small onion, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 clove garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
.5 teaspoons salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 splash dry white wine Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg, lightly beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
.5 teaspoons ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
.25 cups parseley, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
.5 pounds ground chicken Ask a question about this ingredient
.5 pounds ground pork Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons tomato paste, divided Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon butter, melted Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the bread pieces and the milk in a small bowl, using your fingers to bread up the bread further. Leave to soak for about 5 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepHeat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until it is crisp and it's fat has been rendered.
Ask a question about this stepLower the heat to medium. Add the onion, salt, and pepper, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Ask a question about this stepDe-glaze the pan with a splash of white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Cook for another minute. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool slightly
Ask a question about this stepSqueeze the excess milk from the bread and remove any remaining crusty pieces. Combine the bread, parsley, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and cooled bacon mixture, and mix well. Taste and add salt if needed. Add the egg and mix well again. Add the meats and mix until evenly incorporated, but don't over-mix.
Ask a question about this stepScoop the meat mixture by heaping tablespoons and roll into small balls. Place the meatballs on baking sheets, leaving at least an inch or so between each meatball.
Ask a question about this stepMix together the melted butter and remaining 1 tablespoon tomato paste (don't worry if you can't get them to mix well). Using a pastry brush, brush the top of each meatball with a bit of the glaze.
Ask a question about this stepBake until cooked through, about 20-30 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepthese are the best meatballs i have ever had.
Looks great and sounds very tasty. I will definitely try this recipe!
Todd is an adventure traveler and co-founder of the premier coffee roasting company La Colombe Torrefaction.
Best meatballs ever. I made them with turkey meat and I expected them to be kind of dry, but they were delicious. The bacon, the splash of wine, the parsley, the glaze, they all come together in an outstanding way. Thanks a lot for sharing!