Best Meatballs Ever
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with these irresistibly tender and flavorful meatballs, hailed as the *Best Meatballs Ever*! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines a mouthwatering blend of ground beef and pork, infused with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a touch of dried oregano for the perfect Italian-inspired flavor. The secret to their incredible texture? Soaking breadcrumbs in milk for ultimate moisture! After being seared to golden perfection in olive oil, the meatballs are gently simmered in rich marinara sauce, ensuring every bite is juicy and packed with flavor. Ready in under an hour and perfect for pasta, subs, or appetizers, these meatballs are sure to become your go-to comfort food. Whether for a family dinner or a party platter, you'll never need another meatball recipe again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground pork
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 60 milliliters Milk
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 500 milliliters Marinara sauce
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the liquid and become soft.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should end up with about 20-24 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the meatballs for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned but not fully cooked. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
Once all meatballs are seared, transfer them to a pot or deep skillet. Add the marinara sauce and gently stir to coat the meatballs.
Simmer the meatballs in the marinara sauce over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Serve the meatballs hot with pasta, on a sub roll, or as an appetizer. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.1 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.9 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 854 mg | 285% | |
| Sodium | 7244 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 196.3 g | 393% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 905 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1492 mg | 32% | |
*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.
