The Chew: Billy Gardell Meatballs Recipe Ingredients
The Chew: Billy Gardell Meatballs RecipeSitcom star Billy Gardell from ‘Mike & Molly’ visited The Chew to share one of his favorite meals, a recipe for Marinara Meatballs.
1 lb ground Beef Chuck
1/2 lb ground Veal
3 fine chopped cloves Garlic
1 cup Breadcrumbs (presoaked in Water)
2 beaten Eggs
1/2 lb ground Pork
1/4 cup fine chopped Parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Water
Ricotta (for serving)
Marinara Sauce (for serving)
1 tsp Kosher Salt
3/4 tsp Black Pepper
Billy Gardell: The Chew Meatballs Recipe Directions
Preheat the oven at 425 F.
Prepare two baking sheets by lining them using parchment paper.
Place ground meats in a mixing bowl. Add parsley, cheese, garlic, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
Mix these ingredients. Add salt and pepper.
Shape the meat into balls about the size of golf balls.
Arrange the meatballs, evenly spaced, on the baking sheets.
Bake the balls for 11-14 minutes, until browned and fully cooked.
Transfer meatballs to a saucepot.
Add the store-bought marinara sauce (or make your own).
Simmer meatballs in sauce on medium low for about 20 minutes, or until ready to serve.
Finish meatball servings with a dab of ricotta and a parsley garnish
