Lynette's Meatballs

Elevate your dinner table with Lynette's Meatballs—an irresistibly tender and flavorful recipe that brings classic Italian-inspired comfort to your kitchen. Featuring a savory blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are enriched with panko breadcrumbs soaked in milk for an ultra-moist texture and infused with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and garlic for a burst of flavor. Cooked to golden perfection in olive oil and optionally simmered in marinara sauce, these meatballs are as versatile as they are delicious. Whether served over pasta, tucked into a warm sub roll, or enjoyed on their own with crusty bread, Lynette's Meatballs are sure to become a family favorite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple instructions, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cups Marinara sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 2-3 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk and form a paste-like texture.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Using clean hands or a fork, mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture. This helps ensure the meatballs stay tender.

Step 4

Scoop out approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture for each meatball and roll gently into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, yielding about 16 meatballs.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 6

Cook the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side, turning carefully to brown evenly. Remove the browned meatballs and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel.

Step 7

If serving with marinara sauce, transfer the browned meatballs to a pot of simmering marinara sauce. Let the meatballs cook in the sauce for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through.

Step 8

Serve the meatballs hot, over pasta, in a sub roll, or as a standalone dish with a side of crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1624.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2885.2

Total Fat 201.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 784.1mg	0%
Sodium 6527.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 50.6g
Protein 174.9g	0%

Vitamin D 108.7IU	0%
Calcium 944.8mg	0%
Iron 20.7mg	0%
Potassium 3652.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 13.1%