Meat Balls

Savor the irresistible allure of homemade meatballs—golden-brown, tender, and bursting with flavor in every bite. This classic recipe combines ground beef and pork with rich Parmesan cheese, fragrant minced garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of seasoning for a perfectly balanced dish. A touch of milk and breadcrumbs ensures ultimate juiciness, while a quick skillet sear locks in flavor before a gentle simmer in marinara sauce or a turn in the oven finishes them to perfection. Ready in just 45 minutes, these versatile meatballs pair beautifully with spaghetti, shine in hearty sandwiches, or stand alone as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is a must-have for your kitchen repertoire. Keywords: homemade meatballs, classic meatball recipe, tender meatballs, meatball dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 100 grams Breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 large Egg
• 60 ml Milk
• 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, minced garlic, egg, milk, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands, but avoid overworking the mixture to keep the meatballs tender.

Step 3

Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, making approximately 20-24 meatballs.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Add the meatballs in batches to the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned all over.

Step 6

Transfer the browned meatballs onto a plate and repeat with the remaining batches.

Step 7

Once all the meatballs are browned, you can return them to the skillet with your favorite marinara sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked, or bake them in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Step 8

Serve hot with spaghetti, in a sandwich, or as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1066.6 grams (1066.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2848

Total Fat 197.10g	253%
Saturated Fat 71.90g	360%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 822mg	274%
Sodium 5354mg	233%
Total Carbohydrate 87.10g	32%
Dietary Fiber 4.20g	15%
Total Sugars 10.50g
Protein 191.00g	382%

Vitamin D 81IU	405%
Calcium 844mg	65%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 1511mg	32%

*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: 61.5%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 12.1%