meatballs with carrot

The idea is to increase moisture by including excessive eggs, grain in the form of bread and crackers, and vegetable in the form of carrots. The result is a very pleasant texture and utterly delicious.

* 2 frozen pre-formed hamburger patties weighing 7¼ oz. each. A total of less than a pound of hamburger meat. That comprises approximately ⅓ total mass. All other ingredients are approximate.

* 4 very large eggs
* ¾ cup bread crumbs. I used 2 pieces of very dense home made bread. plus about 8 saltine crackers. Mixed with the eggs makes a thick wet mixture.
* 2 oz. Parmesan grated
* 2 oz. Romano grated These two amount to a lot of grated hard cheese
* 2 large carrots shredded.
* 1 large bunch of cilantro chopped. That's what I had. Parsley is usually called for.

grind together
* 1 tsp. of pepper corns
* 1 tsp. of coriander seeds
* ¼ tsp. Caraway seed


* 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce.
* ½ tsp. Kosher salt
* pinch Habañero flake
* 2 Tbs. olive oil

Form into balls, bake 40 minutes @ 400°F makes 20 meatballs. These reheat well and are perfect for snacks.