May's Wonderful Meatballs
Discover the comforting flavors of "May's Wonderful Meatballs," a family-style recipe that combines tender ground beef and pork with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning for a perfectly balanced bite every time. These juicy, Parmesan-infused meatballs are seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a rich tomato-basil sauce that’s subtly sweetened for extra depth. Best of all, they’re ready in just an hour, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve them over pasta, with crusty bread, or simply on their own for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. This easy homemade meatball recipe is your ticket to Italian-inspired comfort food at its finest!
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Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 250 g Ground pork
- 100 g Breadcrumbs
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 60 ml Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 500 ml Tomato sauce
- 10 g Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 120 ml Water
- 1 tsp Sugar
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 2
Shape the mixture into small balls, roughly 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get about 20-24 meatballs.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, pour in the tomato sauce, water, and sugar, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 5
Carefully return the meatballs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 20-25 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through.
Step 6
Stir the fresh basil into the sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Step 7
Serve the meatballs hot, either on their own, over pasta, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1805.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3061.1 |
| Total Fat 206.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 73.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 854.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6067.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 115.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.2g | |
| Protein 188.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 81.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 929.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1581.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories