Marios Meatballs

Indulge in the ultimate Italian comfort food with Mario’s Meatballs—a rich, flavorful recipe combining savory ground beef and pork, herby notes of fresh parsley, and the umami depth of grated Parmesan cheese. These crowd-pleasing meatballs are seared to golden perfection before being baked to juicy tenderness, ensuring a perfect texture every time. Infused with garlic and bound with eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs for just the right consistency, these meatballs are ready in under an hour and perfect for serving with marinara sauce, atop a bed of pasta, or as an irresistible appetizer. Easy to prepare yet packed with gourmet flavor, Mario’s Meatballs will quickly become a family favorite and a shining star at dinner tables or parties.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 100 grams Breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large Eggs
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 60 milliliters Milk
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves finely and chop the fresh parsley. Add them to the bowl along with the salt, black pepper, and milk.

Step 4

Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients until well combined, but avoid over-mixing to prevent dense meatballs.

Step 5

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it between your hands to form a ball. Repeat until all the meat mixture is used, yielding approximately 18-20 meatballs.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, searing each side for 2-3 minutes until they have a golden-brown crust. Don’t overcrowd the skillet.

Step 7

Transfer the seared meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F).

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve warm with marinara sauce and pasta, or enjoy them on their own as an appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1106 grams (1106.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2886

Total Fat 199.70g	256%
Saturated Fat 74.00g	370%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1007mg	336%
Sodium 5473mg	238%
Total Carbohydrate 86.00g	31%
Dietary Fiber 4.20g	15%
Total Sugars 10.50g
Protein 197.90g	396%

Vitamin D 109IU	546%
Calcium 865mg	67%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 1480mg	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: 61.3%

Protein: 27.0%

Carbs: 11.7%