Melt in Your Mouth Meatballs
Experience the ultimate comfort food with "Melt in Your Mouth Meatballs," a recipe that promises tender, flavorful meatballs every time! Made with a perfect blend of seasoned ground beef and pork, enriched with Parmesan cheese, milk-soaked breadcrumbs, and aromatic garlic, these meatballs are meticulously browned and then simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce. The result is a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with pasta, crusty bread, or as a standalone appetizer. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing party fare. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for a meal bursting with authentic Italian-inspired flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and chopped parsley.
Using clean hands, gently mix until just combined. Avoid over-mixing as it can make the meatballs tough.
Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a large plate or tray. You should get about 16 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Working in batches if necessary, add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Use tongs to carefully turn the meatballs for even browning. They don’t need to cook through entirely at this stage.
Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate and pour off any excess grease from the skillet, leaving behind about 1 tablespoon of oil for flavor.
Return the skillet to medium heat and pour in the marinara sauce. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
Gently add the meatballs to the sauce, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Serve warm over pasta, with crusty bread, or as a delicious appetizer. Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.3 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.3 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 4722 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 163.6 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 569 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1365 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.
