Step 2: Sear the meatballs
- mixed & shaped meatballs
Once the cooking surface is hot, add the meatballs to the pan to .
- Rotate the meatballs every few minutes so that you get and light on all sides. Adjust the heat as needed.
Once the meatballs have a crust on all sides, use a thermometer to check their internal temperature. Pull the meatballs off the heat when they read 140°F/60°C.
- Meatballs take different amounts of time to cook through depending on their size and your pan.
- Because these meatballs don’t have breadcrumbs or binders, it’s important that you don’t overcook the meatballs to keep them juicy.
If you have the time, you can prep the remaining components while the meatballs cook.