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!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients gently using your hands or a large spoon until fully combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Work in batches if necessary.

Step 6

Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 7-8 minutes. Use tongs to carefully turn them, ensuring they are evenly browned.

Step 7

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).

Step 8

Remove the meatballs from the skillet and serve immediately with pasta, crusty bread, or on their own with extra marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1436.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2814.0

Total Fat 188.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 790.3mg	0%
Sodium 6710.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 170.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 872.3mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 2821.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.7%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 16.2%