Meatballs Ratio Calculator

Meat : breadcrumbs : milk : egg at 100 : 10 : 10 : 10.

Meatballs Ratio  ·  By weight
MEAT : CRUMBS : MILK : EGG
1 : 0.1 : 0.1 : 0.1
Servings (About 4 servings)
4
Units
Ingredients
  • 500 gMinced meat
  • 50 gBreadcrumbs
  • 50 mlMilk
  • 50 g beaten eggApproximately 1 large egg
  • 7.5 gSalt
Method
  1. 01Soak breadcrumbs in the milk for 5 minutes.
  2. 02Combine with meat, egg, salt and seasonings. Mix gently.
  3. 03Roll into balls the size you like.
  4. 04Brown in a hot pan, then finish in sauce or the oven.
Adjust it
  • >Add grated parmesan, garlic or chopped parsley for classic Italian.
  • >Swap breadcrumbs for oats for a heartier bite.
Troubleshooting
  • !Tough meatballs: mixture was over-worked.
  • !Falling apart: needed a touch more egg or breadcrumbs.
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