Description
These classic homemade meatballs are juicy, tender, and loaded with flavor from a mix of ground beef and pork, fresh herbs, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for serving over spaghetti, in sub sandwiches, or as bite-sized party appetizers. Easy to prep, freeze, and reheat – a comforting dinner recipe you’ll make on repeat.
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing)
2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix just until combined.
3. Shape into 1 1/2 inch meatballs and set on a parchment-lined tray.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, turning until golden on all sides (2–3 minutes per side).
5. Transfer browned meatballs to a pot with marinara sauce. Simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes, until cooked through.
6. Serve hot over pasta, in sub rolls, or as an appetizer with fresh parsley and more parmesan.
Notes
For softer meatballs, avoid overmixing the meat mixture.
Letting the breadcrumbs soak fully in milk ensures a tender texture.
Sear the meatballs in batches so they brown properly instead of steaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg