Maestro Meatballs

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Maestro Meatballs, a delectable recipe that combines the rich flavors of ground beef and pork with the savory touch of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley. These tender, golden-browned meatballs are infused with a perfect balance of seasonings and bound with breadcrumbs and milk for ultimate moisture. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for busy evenings yet elegant enough to impress at a dinner party. Serve them simmered in your favorite tomato sauce over pasta, tucked into a hearty meatball sub, or as a show-stopping appetizer with dipping sauces. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, Maestro Meatballs are your new go-to comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and milk.

Step 2

Crack the egg into the bowl and add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Using clean hands, gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should end up with approximately 12-14 meatballs.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

In batches, sear the meatballs in the skillet, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides. This should take about 8 minutes per batch.

Step 7

Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside. If you prefer, you can continue cooking them in the skillet over low heat for another 10 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked, or transfer them to a simmering tomato sauce to finish cooking for 10-15 minutes.

Step 8

Serve hot with your choice of sauce over pasta, in a meatball sub, or as an appetizer with dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	915.8 grams (915.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2354

Total Fat 172.60g	221%
Saturated Fat 61.10g	306%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g
Cholesterol 747mg	249%
Sodium 4115mg	179%
Total Carbohydrate 49.00g	18%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 7.10g
Protein 159.00g	318%

Vitamin D 75IU	374%
Calcium 486mg	37%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 1363mg	29%

*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: 65.1%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 8.2%