Hidden Valley Ranch Meatballs

Elevate your weeknight dinners or party platters with these irresistibly flavorful Hidden Valley Ranch Meatballs! A mouthwatering blend of ground beef and pork is seasoned to perfection with Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning, garlic, and onion powder for a savory twist on a classic dish. Breadcrumbs and a touch of milk ensure a tender texture, while browning the meatballs in olive oil adds a delightful golden crust before baking them to perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, these bite-sized delights are versatile enough to star as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a hearty main dish paired with pasta or roasted veggies, or a protein-packed snack. Bursting with ranch flavor, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, and Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix.

Step 3

Add the breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients together using your hands or a spatula until evenly combined. Avoid overmixing as this can make the meatballs dense.

Step 5

Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, brown the meatballs on all sides for about 2-3 minutes. This step adds flavor but does not need to fully cook the meatballs.

Step 7

Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the meatballs warm with your favorite dipping sauce, over pasta, or as a main dish with sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	881.4 grams (881.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2400

Total Fat 180.70g	232%
Saturated Fat 59.40g	297%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 727mg	242%
Sodium 2521mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 48.70g	18%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 6.30g
Protein 151.10g	302%

Vitamin D 67IU	334%
Calcium 200mg	15%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1242mg	26%

*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: 67.1%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 8.0%