Mountain Meatballs

Get ready to elevate comfort food to new heights with Mountain Meatballs—a hearty, flavor-packed dish that combines tender ground beef and pork meatballs with a rich, herby tomato sauce. Infused with the savory taste of Parmesan cheese, a pinch of nutmeg, and fresh parsley, these oven-baked meatballs achieve the perfect balance of juicy and crisp. Simmered in a vibrant tomato sauce spiced with garlic, oregano, and thyme, the flavors blend beautifully for a rustic and satisfying meal. Whether served over pasta, creamy mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread for dipping, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, Mountain Meatballs are your new go-to comfort classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Egg
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 28 oz Diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Dried thyme

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, fresh parsley, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Using your hands, form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs. You should have about 16-18 meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are browned and just cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 6

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (including their juice), tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Simmer the sauce gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Gently spoon the sauce over the meatballs to coat them thoroughly.

Step 8

Lower the heat and simmer the meatballs in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the Mountain Meatballs hot over cooked pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread on the side. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1839.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2779.5

Total Fat 182.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 765.7mg	0%
Sodium 5963.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 39.8g
Protein 179.3g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 830.9mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 3272.8mg	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: 57.7%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 17.2%