Description
Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, these Homemade Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy lunch, or even as a party appetizer, this recipe blends ground beef and pork with fresh herbs, Parmesan, and a rich tomato sauce. Great for dinner ideas, easy recipes, and food ideas that never fail to impress. Whether you serve them with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or tucked into a sandwich, they’re bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
500g ground beef
500g ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit until the breadcrumbs absorb the liquid.
2. Add the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently until combined.
3. Shape the mixture into 1½-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
5. Transfer the browned meatballs to simmering tomato sauce and cook for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked through.
Notes
Use a mix of beef and pork for maximum juiciness.
Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep them tender.
Simmer gently in sauce to prevent toughening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
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