Description
Tender and juicy meatballs made with a flavorful mix of ground beef and pork, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Mix until just combined. Do not overmix; we want tender meatballs, not hockey pucks!
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, keeping space between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- Serve with marinara sauce over spaghetti or in sandwiches.
Notes
Make-Ahead Magic: These meatballs can be prepared a day in advance. They can also be frozen for busy days. Reheat gently in marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg