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Leftover Boiled Meat Balls

Leftover Boiled Meat Balls are a delicious main course that you can prepare using leftover boiled meat or beef specifically boiled for this recipe.
Recipe Leftover Boiled Meat Balls
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for Serves 4

Leftover Boiled Meat Balls are a tasty and inviting main course that’s really quick and easy to prepare! Made with Boiled Beef, Potatoes, Breadcrumbs and Parsley, these Leftover Boiled Meat Balls are an excellent way to repurpose leftover boiled meat when you don’t know what to do with it!

It often happens that we prepare Bollito (Italian boiled meat), but the next day we don’t feel like eating it: in this case, Leftover Boiled Meat Balls are the perfect solution! These meatballs are so delicious that you might even want to boil beef specifically to make them!

If you love Recipes Using Leftovers, don’t miss out on Zucchini and Bread Balls, Baked Polenta Balls, and Vegetable Balls! And now, let’s discover together the recipe for Leftover Boiled Meat Balls!

Note: “Bollito” is a traditional Italian dish of mixed boiled meats, typically including beef, veal, and sometimes chicken or tongue. Outside Italy, you can simply use leftover boiled beef or pot roast.

Ingredients for Serves 4

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  1. To prepare the Leftover Boiled Meat Croquettes, start by finely chopping the boiled beef and placing it in a bowl. Break up the bread crumbs and soak them in a splash of milk.
  2. Peel the boiled potatoes, pass them through a potato ricer and add them to the bowl with the meat.
  3. Squeeze out the excess milk from the soaked bread and add it to the bowl. Add the chopped parsley, adjust the salt to taste and mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Take two medium-sized bowls: pour breadcrumbs in one and beat the eggs in the other.
  5. Take the meat mixture and form walnut-sized croquettes, dip them in the beaten egg and coat them with breadcrumbs. Continue until you’ve used all the mixture.
  6. Pour plenty of frying oil in a pan and heat it up. When the oil starts sizzling, add the croquettes, being careful to cook them in batches to maintain the oil temperature.
  7. When they’re golden brown, remove them from the pan using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
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    Continue until all croquettes are cooked. Season with a pinch of salt and serve these Leftover Boiled Meat Croquettes while they’re hot! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can customize these meatballs by adding different aromatics such as lemon zest, chili powder, or nutmeg to enhance their flavor.

Tips

These Boiled Meat Meatballs (Polpette di Bollito) are perfect for using leftover boiled beef, but you can also cook beef specifically for this recipe if you prefer.

Storage

These meatballs are best enjoyed immediately after cooking. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.

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