Mauro's Magical No-Bread Meatballs
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Active: 50 min
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Active: 50 min
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
2 cups raw cashews
4 cloves garlic
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground chuck
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino-Romano
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
4 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for frying
Serving suggestions: spaghetti and tomato sauce
Directions
Special equipment:
a deep-frying thermometer- Place the cashews and garlic in a small pot and cover with water. Boil for 15 minutes, then drain completely. Place the cooked cashews and garlic in a food processor with olive oil. Process until a paste forms, about 1 minute.
- Combine cashew paste with ground meats, Pecorino, parsley, eggs and some salt and pepper. Knead until well combined. Using a measuring cup, form into heaping 1/4-cup-sized meatballs.
- Heat enough canola oil to come 1/2-inch up the side of a low-sided Dutch oven or heavy bottomed skillet to 350 degrees F. Add meatballs in batches and brown the meatballs on all sides until dark brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes a side. Let drain on a wire rack and serve with your favorite spaghetti and tomato sauce.
