Maestro Meatballs
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Maestro Meatballs, a delectable recipe that combines the rich flavors of ground beef and pork with the savory touch of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley. These tender, golden-browned meatballs are infused with a perfect balance of seasonings and bound with breadcrumbs and milk for ultimate moisture. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for busy evenings yet elegant enough to impress at a dinner party. Serve them simmered in your favorite tomato sauce over pasta, tucked into a hearty meatball sub, or as a show-stopping appetizer with dipping sauces. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, Maestro Meatballs are your new go-to comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 Egg
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and milk.
Crack the egg into the bowl and add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands, gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should end up with approximately 12-14 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
In batches, sear the meatballs in the skillet, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides. This should take about 8 minutes per batch.
Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside. If you prefer, you can continue cooking them in the skillet over low heat for another 10 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked, or transfer them to a simmering tomato sauce to finish cooking for 10-15 minutes.
Serve hot with your choice of sauce over pasta, in a meatball sub, or as an appetizer with dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.6 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.1 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 747 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 4115 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 159.0 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1363 mg | 29% | |
*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.
