Festive Holiday Meatballs

In a bowl, combine ground beef and ground ve (or ground pork if ve is unavailable).

Add bread crumbs to the meat mixture to absorb moisture and keep the meatballs tender.

Crack a couple of eggs into the bowl and beat them slightly before adding to the mixture to help bind the ingredients together.

Add ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese if preferred) to the mixture.

Grate half an onion into the bowl using a cheese grater to ensure fine pieces that will melt into the meatballs.

Press one garlic clove through a garlic press and add it to the mixture.

Add grated parmesan cheese, including the rind for flavor.

Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, freshly cracked black pepper, and a good dose of salt.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly with clean hands to ensure even distribution without pockets of ingredients.

Weigh the mixture on a scale to portion out meatballs; aim for 191 grams each for eight meatballs.

Form the meatballs into a round shape, ensuring they are well mixed and nicely presented.

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