Marios Meatballs

Indulge in the ultimate Italian comfort food with Mario’s Meatballs—a rich, flavorful recipe combining savory ground beef and pork, herby notes of fresh parsley, and the umami depth of grated Parmesan cheese. These crowd-pleasing meatballs are seared to golden perfection before being baked to juicy tenderness, ensuring a perfect texture every time. Infused with garlic and bound with eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs for just the right consistency, these meatballs are ready in under an hour and perfect for serving with marinara sauce, atop a bed of pasta, or as an irresistible appetizer. Easy to prepare yet packed with gourmet flavor, Mario’s Meatballs will quickly become a family favorite and a shining star at dinner tables or parties.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 100 grams Breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large Eggs
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 60 milliliters Milk
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for cooking the meatballs.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and eggs.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves finely and chop the fresh parsley. Add them to the bowl along with the salt, black pepper, and milk.

Step 4

Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients until well combined, but avoid over-mixing to prevent dense meatballs.

Step 5

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it between your hands to form a ball. Repeat until all the meat mixture is used, yielding approximately 18-20 meatballs.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, searing each side for 2-3 minutes until they have a golden-brown crust. Don’t overcrowd the skillet.

Step 7

Transfer the seared meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F).

Step 8

Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with marinara sauce and pasta, or enjoy them on their own as an appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1106.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2886.1

Total Fat 199.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1006.6mg	0%
Sodium 5472.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 197.9g	0%

Vitamin D 109.2IU	0%
Calcium 865.4mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 1480.0mg	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: 61.3%

Protein: 27.0%

Carbs: 11.7%