A LIGHT TOUCH

Some Internet tips on perfecting your meatballs: • Choose the right meat: Fattier choices such as beef, lamb, and pork will yield more tender meatballs than leaner cuts. • Add some moisture: Eggs and binding ingredients such as breadcrumbs mixed with milk help keep meatballs tender and moist. • Be gentle: Packing them too tight results in tough, chewy meatballs. Use a small ice cream scoop to make evenly sized meatballs.