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The Ultimate Homemade Meatball Recipe

Juicy, tender, and foolproof homemade meatballs made with beef and pork, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk and let soak.
  2. Mix in eggs, cheese, garlic, onion, herbs, and seasoning.
  3. Gently fold in ground meats.
  4. Shape into meatballs.
  5. Brown in skillet until golden.
  6. Finish cooking in sauce or oven.

Notes

Do not overmix to keep meatballs tender.