Amazing Homemade Meatballs
Transform your dinner table with these amazing homemade meatballs—tender, flavorful, and bursting with Italian-inspired goodness. Crafted with a perfect blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are infused with grated Parmesan, garlic, and aromatic Italian seasoning for a rich, savory flavor. The addition of milk and breadcrumbs ensures each bite is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Sizzling in olive oil until beautifully browned and simmered in a luscious marinara sauce, these meatballs are as versatile as they are delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re perfect for pairing with pasta, serving in a sub sandwich, or enjoying on their own. This easy, family-friendly recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and a must-try for any home cook!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients gently using your hands or a large spoon until fully combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet or plate. You should end up with approximately 16-18 meatballs.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Work in batches if necessary.
Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 7-8 minutes. Use tongs to carefully turn them, ensuring they are evenly browned.
Once browned, reduce the heat to low, and pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs (if using). Cover the skillet with a lid and let the meatballs simmer for 15 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Remove the meatballs from the skillet and serve immediately with pasta, crusty bread, or on their own with extra marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.5 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 790 mg | 263% | |
| Sodium | 6711 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 170.9 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 872 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2821 mg | 60% | |
*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.
