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Homemade Italian Meatballs Recipe

Homemade Italian Meatballs combine both pork sausage and ground beef with classic meatball ingredients. The key is to add a fair amount of water or milk to make them extra tender and delicious!
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword best ever meatball recipe, curry and meatballs, Italian meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 26 meatballs
Calories 114kcal
Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1/3 cup onion - minced
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese - freshly shredded
  • 2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mince veggies. Mince your onion and garlic very finely. Your picky eaters won't notice them but WILL notice the amazing flavor they provide.
  • Combine ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the meatball ingredients - ground beef, ground pork, onions, garlic, eggs, parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, and seasonings.
    1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 1/3 cup onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Mix ingredients. Use your hands to gently mix everything together. Add cold water to moisten. Try not to over-work the meat or they will become tough.
    1/2 cup cold water
  • Form meatballs. Use a large cookie scoop to form meatballs. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brown meatballs. Use a large cast iron skillet to brown the meatballs on all sides. Add a little bit of neutral oil to the pan and brown on medium-high heat.
  • Bake. Transfer meatballs to a large parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until done to your liking.
  • Serve. Serve meatballs in a variety of recipes. See below for some delicious ideas!

Notes

    • Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.
    • Freeze uncooked meatballs or cooked meatballs wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container.

How to serve Italian Meatballs:

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Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg