A strong beef or chicken broth enriched with tiny meatballs is traditionally served at the start of a southern Italian Christmas feast. Fresh broth is a good source of calcium.
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400 g) lean ground beef
- 1¾ cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus extra to garnish
- 2 large eggs, beaten a little milk
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 heaping tbsp all-purpose flour
- 5½ cups hot strong chicken or beef broth
How to Make It
- Work the ground beef with the breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and eggs to a soft paste you may need a little milk or more breadcrumbs. Season.
- Spread the flour on a plate. With damp hands, pinch off little pieces of the mixture and form into balls no bigger than a marble. Season the flour and roll the balls through it to coat.
- Bring the broth gently to a boil and slip in the meatballs. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and poach the meatballs until firm, for about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 301 kcal Calories from Fat: 99 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 11 g 31% |
Saturated Fat 4.5 g 23% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 26 g 20% |
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g 1% |
Sugars 2 g 2% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |