Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Mix the meat until just combined – over‑mixing makes meatballs tough
• • Use a thin splash of oil for binding instead of eggs to keep flavor pure
• • Sear meatballs until a deep brown crust forms before simmering in sauce

Safety Warnings

• • Handle raw ground meat with clean hands and sanitize surfaces to avoid cross‑contamination
• • Hot oil can splatter – keep a lid nearby and use a splatter guard if desired