Classic Homemade Meatballs
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of our Classic Homemade Meatballs, a recipe that combines tender ground beef and pork with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley for an irresistibly savory bite. Perfectly juicy and packed with flavor, these meatballs are crafted with a breadcrumb-and-milk mixture for that melt-in-your-mouth texture, then browned to golden perfection before being oven-baked for a foolproof finish. Enjoy them as a hearty centerpiece over pasta with marinara sauce, or serve as crowd-pleasing appetizers. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is a family favorite you'll return to again and again. Keywords: Classic Homemade Meatballs, juicy meatballs, meatball recipe, Italian-style meatballs, best homemade meatballs.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 120 grams breadcrumbs
- 60 milliliters milk
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Stir to mix well and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients gently, but thoroughly, with your hands until well combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the meatballs tough.
Step 3
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 4
With your hands slightly damp, form the meat mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, add the meatballs to the skillet and brown them on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Turn them carefully with a spatula to avoid breaking.
Step 6
Once browned, transfer the meatballs back to the baking sheet. Continue with the remaining meatballs.
Step 7
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Step 8
Serve the meatballs hot, with your favorite marinara sauce over pasta or as an appetizer with a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1157.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3111.8 |
| Total Fat 212.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 77.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 845.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5772.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 108.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.9g | |
| Protein 195.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 112.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 914.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1605.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories