Melt-in-your-mouth Italian Meatballs Recipe
Savor the ultimate Melt-in-your-mouth Italian Meatballs Recipe, made with a flavorful mix of beef and pork, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for spaghetti or as an appetizer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 meatballs
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 1 jar marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add milk and mix until the mixture is well-combined but not overworked.
- Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish or simmer them in marinara sauce for 20-30 minutes to cook through.
- Serve over pasta, in a sub sandwich, or enjoy them on their own!
Notes
- For extra tender meatballs, soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes before mixing.
- You can bake the meatballs at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg