Melt in Your Mouth Meatballs

Experience the ultimate comfort food with "Melt in Your Mouth Meatballs," a recipe that promises tender, flavorful meatballs every time! Made with a perfect blend of seasoned ground beef and pork, enriched with Parmesan cheese, milk-soaked breadcrumbs, and aromatic garlic, these meatballs are meticulously browned and then simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce. The result is a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with pasta, crusty bread, or as a standalone appetizer. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing party fare. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for a meal bursting with authentic Italian-inspired flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Using clean hands, gently mix until just combined. Avoid over-mixing as it can make the meatballs tough.

Step 3

Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a large plate or tray. You should get about 16 meatballs.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Working in batches if necessary, add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Use tongs to carefully turn the meatballs for even browning. They don’t need to cook through entirely at this stage.

Step 6

Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate and pour off any excess grease from the skillet, leaving behind about 1 tablespoon of oil for flavor.

Step 7

Return the skillet to medium heat and pour in the marinara sauce. Bring it to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Gently add the meatballs to the sauce, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

Step 9

Serve warm over pasta, with crusty bread, or as a delicious appetizer. Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1402.1 grams (1402.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2669

Total Fat 193.30g	248%
Saturated Fat 66.30g	332%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 762mg	254%
Sodium 4722mg	205%
Total Carbohydrate 64.90g	24%
Dietary Fiber 6.70g	24%
Total Sugars 16.60g
Protein 163.60g	327%

Vitamin D 109IU	544%
Calcium 569mg	44%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 1365mg	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: 65.6%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 9.8%