Meatballs for Spaghetti or Sandwiches
Savor the ultimate versatility with these tender and flavorful meatballs, perfect for spaghetti or sandwiches! Made with a mouthwatering blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are elevated with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley for an irresistible homemade touch. The secret to their melt-in-your-mouth texture lies in the addition of milk and breadcrumbs, keeping them moist and tender with every bite. Gently pan-fried until golden and simmered in marinara for pasta or nestled into a toasted sub roll with gooey mozzarella, these meatballs make for a comforting meal any time of the week. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 unit Large egg
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients together gently with your hands or a spatula until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Use a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop to portion out the mixture, and roll it into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should have approximately 18-20 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Working in batches if necessary, add the meatballs to the skillet. Brown the meatballs on all sides, turning occasionally with tongs, about 6-8 minutes total. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. If serving with spaghetti and marinara sauce, add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until fully cooked through.
Alternatively, if making sandwiches, place the meatballs on a toasted sub roll with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.6 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 3640 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 158.9 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1491 mg | 32% | |
*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.
