Favorite Meatballs

Get ready to fall in love with your new go-to recipe for tender, flavorful meatballs! These "Favorite Meatballs" combine a delicious blend of ground beef and pork for the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Enhanced with fresh parsley, garlic, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, these juicy bites are pan-seared to golden perfection before being baked in a rich marinara sauce. With a quick 15-minute prep time and an irresistible Italian-inspired flavor, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve them atop pasta, alongside crusty bread, or as stand-alone appetizers. A comfort food classic that’s sure to become a family favorite!

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)
• 1 large Egg
• 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Marinara sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Using clean hands, gently mix until the ingredients are just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the meatballs dense.

Step 4

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches (if necessary) and sear them for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 6

Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Nestle the seared meatballs into the sauce.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve warm with additional chopped parsley and grated Parmesan on top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1524.1 grams (1524.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3037

Total Fat 209.90g	269%
Saturated Fat 80.00g	400%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 825mg	275%
Sodium 6616mg	288%
Total Carbohydrate 88.80g	32%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 18.40g
Protein 204.30g	409%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 1624mg	125%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 1478mg	31%

*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: 61.7%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 11.6%