Meatball Yummies

Get ready to wow your taste buds with these irresistible Meatball Yummies—a comforting dish that's bursting with flavor in every bite! Made with a savory blend of ground beef and pork, these juicy meatballs are infused with garlic, fresh parsley, oregano, and a touch of parmesan cheese for a perfect Italian-inspired flair. The mixture is gently combined to keep the meatballs tender, browned to perfection in olive oil, and then simmered in a rich marinara sauce, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. In just 40 minutes, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal that’s ideal for pairing with spaghetti or crusty bread. Whether you're planning a cozy family dinner or impressing guests, these homemade meatballs are the ultimate comfort food favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

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
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Mix the ingredients gently with your hands or a fork until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.

Step 3

Using your hands, form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get approximately 16-18 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Brown the meatballs in batches, turning them occasionally to brown all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes per batch. Do not overcrowd the skillet.

Step 6

Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and carefully pour marinara sauce into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 8

Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.

Step 9

Serve hot over cooked spaghetti, or with a side of crusty bread for dipping. Optionally, garnish with additional grated parmesan and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1445.8 grams (1445.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2700

Total Fat 188.60g	242%
Saturated Fat 66.60g	333%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 790mg	263%
Sodium 5485mg	238%
Total Carbohydrate 84.60g	31%
Dietary Fiber 7.60g	27%
Total Sugars 18.50g
Protein 175.20g	350%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 766mg	59%
Iron 18mg	97%
Potassium 1368mg	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: 62.0%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 12.4%