How to Make Bren's Italian Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most beloved and comforting dishes in Italian cuisine is the classic meatball. These flavorful and tender bites of ground meat are a staple in many Italian households and are often served with pasta, in a sandwich, or as a standalone appetizer. Today, I'm excited to share with you my recipe for Bren's Italian Meatballs, a dish that has been passed down through generations in my family and has always been a crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound lean ground beef

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 25 meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss together bread crumbs, Romano cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; mix in beef gently with your hands until combined. Form mixture into meatballs about 1 1/4-inches in diameter; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; turn meatballs and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 195mg