Meat Balls
Savor the irresistible allure of homemade meatballs—golden-brown, tender, and bursting with flavor in every bite. This classic recipe combines ground beef and pork with rich Parmesan cheese, fragrant minced garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of seasoning for a perfectly balanced dish. A touch of milk and breadcrumbs ensures ultimate juiciness, while a quick skillet sear locks in flavor before a gentle simmer in marinara sauce or a turn in the oven finishes them to perfection. Ready in just 45 minutes, these versatile meatballs pair beautifully with spaghetti, shine in hearty sandwiches, or stand alone as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is a must-have for your kitchen repertoire. Keywords: homemade meatballs, classic meatball recipe, tender meatballs, meatball dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground pork
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 large Egg
- 60 ml Milk
- 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, minced garlic, egg, milk, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands, but avoid overworking the mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, making approximately 20-24 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the meatballs in batches to the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned all over.
Transfer the browned meatballs onto a plate and repeat with the remaining batches.
Once all the meatballs are browned, you can return them to the skillet with your favorite marinara sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked, or bake them in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
Serve hot with spaghetti, in a sandwich, or as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 663 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% | |
*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.
