Savory Flavory Meatballs
Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with these irresistibly tender and flavor-packed "Savory Flavory Meatballs." Made with a rich blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are infused with the perfect balance of garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs like fresh parsley and oregano. Gently browned for a delectable crust, then simmered to perfection in a robust marinara sauce, every bite bursts with homemade goodness. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, these meatballs are versatile enough to serve with spaghetti, over creamy mashed potatoes, or tucked into a crusty sub roll. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this dish is sure to become your go-to recipe for simple yet hearty meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely 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 the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients gently with your hands until just incorporated. Do not overmix, as it can make the meatballs tough.
Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, rolling them gently between your hands. You should end up with about 12-14 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned all over. You may need to do this in batches.
Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate. Remove excess oil from the skillet if necessary, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind.
Return the skillet to medium heat and pour in the marinara sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
Serve the meatballs hot, with the sauce spooned over the top. They pair perfectly with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.0 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.5 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 765 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 4701 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 162.0 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 468 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1353 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.
