Nadine's Meatballs
Experience comfort food at its finest with Nadine’s Meatballs—a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, tenderized with milk-soaked breadcrumbs and elevated with grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, and aromatic garlic. These juicy, golden-browned meatballs are seasoned to perfection with oregano, salt, and black pepper, then gently fried in olive oil for irresistibly crispy edges. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re versatile enough to star in classic spaghetti and marinara, stuffed sub sandwiches, or as a party-perfect appetizer. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this recipe combines ease, flavor, and timeless appeal.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk, stirring to let the breadcrumbs absorb the milk completely.
Step 2
Add the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Using clean hands, gently mix the ingredients together just until combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
Step 4
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, making sure they are uniform in size for even cooking.
Step 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 6
Place the meatballs in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are browned all over. You may need to cook them in batches if the skillet is small.
Step 7
Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 8
For serving, you can add the meatballs to your favorite marinara sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes to cook through completely.
Step 9
Serve hot over spaghetti, in a sub roll, or as an appetizer with a side of dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (912.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2322.0 |
| Total Fat 169.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 60.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 716.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4087.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.3g | |
| Protein 159.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 67.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 496.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1365.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories