Delicate Meatballs
Elevate your next meal with these irresistibly tender and flavorful Delicate Meatballs, a perfect combination of ground beef and pork blended with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a hint of dried oregano. Achieving their signature light and juicy texture, panko breadcrumbs are moistened with milk for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Baked in the oven for an effortless yet wholesome preparation, these meatballs are both golden brown and cooked to perfection, ready in just 35 minutes. Serve them with marinara sauce over pasta, as a hearty sandwich filling, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next gathering. Simple, satisfying, and brimming with Italian-inspired flavors, these homemade meatballs will become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment with olive oil to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk, forming a moist mixture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Using clean hands, gently mix all the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.
Scoop approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture (a small cookie scoop works well) and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the meatballs about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through. An internal temperature of 165°F (73.9°C) indicates they are fully cooked.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite pasta, sauce, or as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.3 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.9 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 782 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 4282 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 171.2 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 803 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1479 mg | 31% | |
*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.
