Boiled Meat and Ricotta Meatballs

Boiled meat and ricotta meatballs are a great way to use leftover boiled meat in a creative and tasty manner. Here is the recipe to prepare delicious boiled meat and ricotta meatballs:

Ingredients

• 300 g minced boiled meat (beef or veal)
• 250 g ricotta
• 1 egg
• 50 g grated Parmesan
• Breadcrumbs as needed
• Salt as needed
• Black pepper as needed
• Chopped parsley (optional)
• Nutmeg (optional)
• Oil for frying

Preparation

1. Start by finely mincing the boiled meat, if you haven’t already done so.
2. In a large bowl, mix the minced meat with the ricotta until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
3. Add the egg, grated Parmesan, a pinch of salt, black pepper to taste and, if you like, some chopped parsley and a pinch of nutmeg.
4. Combine all the ingredients well until the mixture is firm enough. If it is too soft, you can add a little breadcrumbs to reach the desired consistency.
5. Form uniform-sized balls with the prepared mixture.
6. Roll each meatball in breadcrumbs to coat it evenly.
7. Heat plenty of oil in a pan and, once hot, fry the meatballs until they are golden and crispy on all sides.
8. As they are ready, transfer the meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. Serve hot, perhaps accompanied by a green sauce or a side of seasonal vegetables.

Trivia

Boiled meat and ricotta meatballs represent a classic example of leftover cuisine, in which leftovers are transformed into a new and appetizing dish. This practice is very common in Italian cuisine, which has always found ingenious ways to reduce waste and enhance every ingredient.