Fatkids Meatballs
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Fatkids Meatballs, a crowd-pleasing recipe bursting with flavor. Made from a blend of juicy ground beef and tender ground pork, these oven-baked meatballs are infused with Italian-style breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a savory touch of garlic and onion. The result? Perfectly tender, golden-brown morsels with a balance of hearty and cheesy goodness. Simmered in rich marinara sauce, these meatballs are versatile enough to top off spaghetti, fill a crusty sub roll, or star as a standalone dish alongside garlic bread. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a cooking time of 30 minutes, this easy homemade meatball recipe is sure to satisfy the whole family. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, Fatkids Meatballs will become your new comfort food favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 lbs Ground pork
- 0.75 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 small Onion, finely chopped
- 2 units Eggs, large
- 0.25 cups Whole milk
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, eggs, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients gently with your hands or a spoon until everything is evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the meat mixture.
Scoop out roughly 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is formed into meatballs (about 18–20 meatballs).
Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
While the meatballs bake, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 5–7 minutes.
Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Gently coat the meatballs in the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve the meatballs hot over spaghetti, in a sub sandwich, or as a main dish with a side of garlic bread. Garnish with extra parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.3 g | 326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.6 g | 453% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1093 mg | 364% | |
| Sodium | 6651 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 220.7 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 918 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 2201 mg | 47% | |
*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.
