Florentine Boiled Beef Meatballs
Let's try Polpette di lesso, transform leftover boiled beef into delectable Tuscan meatballs, a simple yet flavorful dish, combining tender meat with spices and breadcrumbs.
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Florentine meatballs, polpette di lesso, Tuscan Boiled Beef Meatballs, Tuscan Meatballs
Servings: 4
Author: Guido Pasquariello
Knife
Potato masher
Bowl
Frying pan
- 1.1 lbs boiled beef finely chopped
- 2 lbs potatoes
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Grana Padano cheese grated
- Breadcrumbs as needed
- Nutmeg as needed
- Pepper as needed
- Salt as needed
- Peanut oil for frying
Finely Chop Beef: Finely chop the pre-cooked and chilled beef (ideally left in the fridge overnight) and place it in a bowl.
1.1 lbs boiled beef
Boil Potatoes: Boil the potatoes until cooked, then mash them.
2 lbs potatoes
Combine Ingredients: Add the mashed potatoes to the beef in the bowl. Incorporate eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, grated cheese, and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs.
2 eggs, ½ cup Grana Padano cheese, Breadcrumbs as needed, Nutmeg as needed, Pepper as needed, Salt as needed
Mix and Shape: Mix all ingredients well to form a homogeneous mixture. With moistened hands, form the mixture into meatballs and roll them in breadcrumbs.
Fry Meatballs: Fry the meatballs in hot peanut oil until they form a golden crust on the surface.
Peanut oil for frying
Serve Hot: Enjoy these Tuscan meatballs warm, perfect as a flavorful main dish.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Ensure meatballs are evenly sized for consistent cooking.