Amazing Homemade Meatballs

Transform your dinner table with these amazing homemade meatballs—tender, flavorful, and bursting with Italian-inspired goodness. Crafted with a perfect blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are infused with grated Parmesan, garlic, and aromatic Italian seasoning for a rich, savory flavor. The addition of milk and breadcrumbs ensures each bite is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Sizzling in olive oil until beautifully browned and simmered in a luscious marinara sauce, these meatballs are as versatile as they are delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re perfect for pairing with pasta, serving in a sub sandwich, or enjoying on their own. This easy, family-friendly recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and a must-try for any home cook!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Marinara sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients gently using your hands or a large spoon until fully combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.

Step 3

Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet or plate. You should end up with approximately 16-18 meatballs.

Step 4

In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Work in batches if necessary.

Step 6

Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 7-8 minutes. Use tongs to carefully turn them, ensuring they are evenly browned.

Step 7

Once browned, reduce the heat to low, and pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs (if using). Cover the skillet with a lid and let the meatballs simmer for 15 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

Remove the meatballs from the skillet and serve immediately with pasta, crusty bread, or on their own with extra marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1436.7 grams (1436.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2814

Total Fat 188.50g	242%
Saturated Fat 66.70g	334%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 790mg	263%
Sodium 6711mg	292%
Total Carbohydrate 115.30g	42%
Dietary Fiber 11.30g	40%
Total Sugars 39.20g
Protein 170.90g	342%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 872mg	67%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 2821mg	60%

*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: 59.7%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 16.2%