Mama Iuliucci's FAMOUS MEAT-A-BALLS (Italian Meatballs)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 8-10 slices white bread, broken into small 1/2 inch pieces (or you can use rolls or any stale bread you have and want to use up)
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons parsley flakes (or to taste)
• 1/4-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or Locatelli)
• 1-2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients gently in a large bowl until well combined.

2. 2

   Roll meatballs 1 1/2- 1 3/4" in diameter.

3. 3

   Heat about 1/4" of oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.

4. 4

   Fry meatballs in oil, rolling frequently, until evenly browned and juices run clear.

5. 5

   Drop meatballs in your favorite sauce (I highly recommend My Mama Iuliucci's"Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce recipe#26947) and let simmer for awhile to flavor sauce or just serve with your favorite pasta and sauce.

6. 6

   Tip: You can also bake or broil these if the frying part is too much of a hassle-- I use my broiler pan if I bake them, so the fat drips down and away from the meatballs.