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Homemade Meatballs on a Plate with Fresh Herbs

Homemade Meatballs: The Best Recipe You’ll Ever Make!


  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Delicious Homemade Meatballs made with a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned perfectly for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef

1 pound ground pork

1 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 cup milk

2 large eggs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cloves garlic minced

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning)

3 cups tomato sauce (for simmering)


Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well blended.
  • Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
  • Once browned, remove the meatballs and set aside. In the same skillet, add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve warm over your favorite pasta or in a sub sandwich.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option. Adjust cooking time based on meatball size.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 20g

Keywords: Homemade Meatballs, meatball recipe, Italian meatballs, comfort food