Classic Homemade Meatballs
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Classic Homemade Meatballs recipe—a mouthwatering blend of savory ground beef and pork, enriched with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and aromatic garlic. These tender, juicy meatballs are crafted with milk-soaked breadcrumbs for a perfectly moist texture and baked to golden perfection after a quick pan sear. Ready in under an hour, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with marinara sauce and pasta or makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is your go-to for creating restaurant-quality meatballs right at home. Perfect for dinner, gatherings, or meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 120 grams breadcrumbs
- 60 milliliters milk
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Stir to mix well and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients gently, but thoroughly, with your hands until well combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the meatballs tough.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
With your hands slightly damp, form the meat mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, add the meatballs to the skillet and brown them on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Turn them carefully with a spatula to avoid breaking.
Once browned, transfer the meatballs back to the baking sheet. Continue with the remaining meatballs.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Serve the meatballs hot, with your favorite marinara sauce over pasta or as an appetizer with a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.5 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.6 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 845 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 5772 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 195.8 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 915 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1605 mg | 34% | |
*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.
