How to Make Three-Meat Italian Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cuisine is renowned for its comforting and hearty dishes, and one classic that never fails to satisfy is the meatball. These tender and flavorful spheres of meat are a staple in Italian cooking, and there are countless variations to enjoy. One particularly indulgent version is the Three-Meat Italian Meatball, which combines the rich flavors of beef, pork, and veal into one delectable dish.

These meatballs are a true labor of love, requiring a bit of time and effort to prepare,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ cup quick cooking oats
  • 2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
  • 1 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 24 large meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground meat, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, oats, and seasoning in a large bowl. Shape into 2-inch diameter balls.
  • Heat enough vegetable oil in a large saute pan to be 1/2 inch deep. Brown meatballs in hot oil for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    635 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 145mg
    • Sodium: 663mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 431mg