Favorite Meatballs
Get ready to fall in love with your new go-to recipe for tender, flavorful meatballs! These "Favorite Meatballs" combine a delicious blend of ground beef and pork for the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Enhanced with fresh parsley, garlic, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, these juicy bites are pan-seared to golden perfection before being baked in a rich marinara sauce. With a quick 15-minute prep time and an irresistible Italian-inspired flavor, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve them atop pasta, alongside crusty bread, or as stand-alone appetizers. A comfort food classic that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 large Egg
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands, gently mix until the ingredients are just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the meatballs dense.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches (if necessary) and sear them for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Nestle the seared meatballs into the sauce.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes.
Serve warm with additional chopped parsley and grated Parmesan on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.4 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.8 g | 409% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 5464 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 183.7 g | 367% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 1624 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1916 mg | 41% | |
*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.
