Description
Juicy and savory homemade Italian meatballs combining the rich taste of ground beef and pork, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix everything until well combined, then shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and beautifully browned.
- Serve with marinara sauce over pasta, in a sub, or enjoy as delectable appetizers.
Notes
For best results, use a mix of lean and fatty meat to enhance juiciness. Let the meat mixture rest for 10 minutes before forming meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: meatballs, Italian cooking, comfort food, homemade, easy recipe