Meatball Yummies
Get ready to wow your taste buds with these irresistible Meatball Yummies—a comforting dish that's bursting with flavor in every bite! Made with a savory blend of ground beef and pork, these juicy meatballs are infused with garlic, fresh parsley, oregano, and a touch of parmesan cheese for a perfect Italian-inspired flair. The mixture is gently combined to keep the meatballs tender, browned to perfection in olive oil, and then simmered in a rich marinara sauce, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. In just 40 minutes, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal that’s ideal for pairing with spaghetti or crusty bread. Whether you're planning a cozy family dinner or impressing guests, these homemade meatballs are the ultimate comfort food favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients gently with your hands or a fork until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.
Using your hands, form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get approximately 16-18 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Brown the meatballs in batches, turning them occasionally to brown all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes per batch. Do not overcrowd the skillet.
Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Reduce the heat to low and carefully pour marinara sauce into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Serve hot over cooked spaghetti, or with a side of crusty bread for dipping. Optionally, garnish with additional grated parmesan and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.6 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.6 g | 333% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 790 mg | 263% | |
| Sodium | 5485 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 175.2 g | 350% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 766 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1368 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.
