Addictive Meatballs
Prepare to fall in love with these Addictive Meatballs, a mouthwatering combination of tender ground beef and pork seasoned to perfection with garlic, Parmesan, and a medley of Italian herbs. Softened breadcrumbs soaked in milk create a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while a touch of fresh parsley and sautéed onion bring bursts of flavor to every bite. These meatballs are baked to golden perfection, then simmered in rich, velvety marinara sauce for a flavor-packed main dish or appetizer. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for family dinners, cozy date nights, or game-day gatherings. Serve them with pasta, crusty bread, or enjoy them solo—either way, you won’t be able to resist going back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 250 g ground pork
- 120 ml breadcrumbs
- 60 ml milk
- 1 large egg
- 60 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 15 g parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 750 ml marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk, forming a soft paste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumb mixture, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands, gently mix the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
Scoop out 1 1/2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the meatball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture, spacing the meatballs evenly apart.
Brush the meatballs lightly with olive oil to help them brown during baking.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are firm and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the simmering marinara sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy with pasta, crusty bread, or on their own as a delicious appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.8 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.9 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 842 mg | 281% | |
| Sodium | 6983 mg | 304% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 197.1 g | 394% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1054 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1721 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
