Out of This World Meatballs

Get ready to elevate your dinner game with these "Out of This World Meatballs" – a perfect blend of juicy ground beef and pork, rich Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs like oregano and parsley. Infused with a touch of garlic and softened breadcrumbs soaked in milk for unparalleled tenderness, these meatballs are browned to perfection before simmering in a luscious marinara sauce. Whether served over your favorite pasta, nestled into a hearty sub roll, or paired with crusty bread, these meatballs are a versatile and irresistible crowd-pleaser. With just 20 minutes of prep and a total cook time of 30 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Keywords: homemade meatballs, tender meatball recipe, marinara sauce meatballs, easy meatball recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to soak up the milk.

Step 2

Add ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the soaked breadcrumbs. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 3

Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, roughly the size of a golf ball. Place the meatballs on a plate or baking sheet.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the meatballs in batches, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Brown the meatballs on all sides, turning gently with tongs. This should take about 5-7 minutes per batch.

Step 5

Once all meatballs are browned, transfer them to a plate and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Gently place the browned meatballs into the sauce, ensuring they are submerged.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid and let the meatballs cook for 20 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Once cooked through, serve the meatballs hot over pasta, in a sub roll, or alongside some crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1712.3 grams (1712.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2922

Total Fat 202.20g	259%
Saturated Fat 71.30g	357%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 754mg	251%
Sodium 5726mg	249%
Total Carbohydrate 94.50g	34%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 25.80g
Protein 178.80g	358%

Vitamin D 123IU	614%
Calcium 918mg	71%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 1580mg	34%

*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: 62.5%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 13.0%