How to Make Delicious Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatballs are a timeless classic that are loved by people of all ages. They are versatile, easy to make, and incredibly delicious. Whether you enjoy them as an appetizer, as part of a main dish, or even as a topping for pasta, meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for delicious meatballs is not only simple to follow, but also yields incredibly tender and flavorful meatballs that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound medium ground beef
  • 1 pound lean ground pork
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 24 large meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle a large baking sheet with about 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; continue to saute until garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle.
  • Combine beef, pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, onion mixture, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together using your hands as quickly as possible as overmixing can produce a tough meatball.
  • Form 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes, turning them over after 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    403 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 130mg
    • Sodium: 635mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 207mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 397mg