The best meatballs that you may ever taste!
There’s nothing quite like the smell of rich tomato sauce and sizzling meatballs to bring a room full of food lovers together. During the Live Culinary Experience at the Palm Beach Home Show, Chef Nico of Café Med in West Palm Beach (of BiCE Restaurant Group) shared his signature recipe for classic Italian meatballs, and the crowd couldn’t get enough.
Made with a blend of veal (or beef, pork, and veal), fresh parsley, and lots of pecorino romano, these meatballs are the definition of comfort food done right. Whether you’re cooking for friends, family, or just treating yourself to a cozy night in, this is one recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Chef Nico’s Classic Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground veal (or a mix of beef, pork, and veal)
- 2 eggs
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- 1½ cups grated pecorino romano
- ½ loaf Italian bread, crust removed
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the Italian bread in water until softened, then squeeze out the excess.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Roll the mixture into 3-oz balls.
- In a medium sauté pan, pan-fry the meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 3–4 minutes per side).
- Add the browned meatballs to your tomato sauce and simmer for at least 1 hour.
- Serve with pasta or a fresh green salad.
These meatballs stole the show—simple, satisfying, and packed with flavor.
BiCE Restaurant Group — A Century of Iconic Italian Dining
Discover the global legacy of BiCE Restaurant Group, where Italian culinary tradition meets world-class dining. Founded in 1926 by Beatrice “Bice” Ruggeri in Milan, BiCE has grown from a single trattoria into one of the most recognized names in Italian cuisine.
For nearly 100 years, BiCE restaurants have brought authentic Italian flavors to cities like New York, Miami, Dubai, Palm Beach, Shanghai, and beyond. Each location reflects the heart of Italy—timeless recipes, warm hospitality, and unforgettable experiences.
Whether you’re searching for the best Italian restaurant in Manhattan or a fine dining Italian experience in Dubai or Orlando, BiCE offers award-winning cuisine and refined ambiance around the world.
BiCE Restaurant Group — Experience Italian dining at its finest, wherever you are.
We’d like to thank our Live Culinary Experience Sponsors, Thermador, Fuse Specialty Appliances, Lioher, and Lifetime Kitchen.
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Tried this recipe at home? Tag us in your creations, we’d love to see your take on Chef Nico’s classic meatballs! 🍽️
SAVE THE DATE for the next Home Design and Remodeling Show in Fort Lauderdale, August 29 – September 1, at the Broward County Convention Center.
See you there!
