Description
A straightforward recipe for classic Italian-style meatballs made with a mix of ground meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Olive oil for browning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes until the milk is absorbed.
- Add the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls. You should have about 18-20 meatballs.
- Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. This takes about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside. You can finish cooking them in sauce or bake them if preferred.
Notes
- For a moister meatball, use a mix of ground beef, pork, and veal.
- You can bake the meatballs at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes instead of pan-frying if you prefer less oil.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: Italian meatballs, ground meat recipe, beef pork meatballs, easy meatballs, homemade Italian food