My Italian Meatballs
Elevate your dinner table with "My Italian Meatballs," a crowd-pleasing recipe featuring a perfect blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned to perfection with garlic, parsley, and a touch of oregano. These tender, flavorful meatballs are bound together with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and just the right amount of milk, ensuring a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Gently browned in olive oil for a golden crust, they're then simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce, allowing the flavors to marry beautifully. Ready in under an hour, this versatile dish pairs seamlessly with spaghetti, crusty bread, or stands alone as a hearty main course. Perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday gatherings, these Italian meatballs are the ultimate comfort food your family will love.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2
Mix the ingredients gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix as this can result in dense meatballs.
Step 3
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a meatball. Repeat with the remaining mixture. This should yield approximately 18-20 meatballs.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned all over. Remove the meatballs and set them aside.
Step 6
In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Step 7
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
Step 8
Cover the skillet and simmer the meatballs in the marinara sauce for 20-25 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through with no pink in the center. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 9
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. Pair with spaghetti, crusty bread, or enjoy on their own.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1786.9 grams (1786.9g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3046 |
| Total Fat 206.20g | 264% |
| Saturated Fat 72.20g | 361% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g | |
| Cholesterol 821mg | 274% |
| Sodium 6365mg | 277% |
| Total Carbohydrate 113.30g | 41% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.70g | 38% |
| Total Sugars 25.30g | |
| Protein 193.80g | 388% |
| Vitamin D 75IU | 374% |
| Calcium 821mg | 63% |
| Iron 19mg | 104% |
| Potassium 1567mg | 33% |
Source of Calories