Description
Classic Italian Meatballs (Tender and Juicy!) are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re preparing a cozy family dinner or serving guests at a party, these meatballs promise to impress. Infused with quality ingredients like fresh breadcrumbs, rich cheese, and a mix of ground beef and pork, they deliver juiciness in every bite. Serve them on spaghetti, in sub sandwiches, or as appetizers with marinara sauce, and watch them disappear from the table. With an easy preparation and a quick cooking time of just 30 minutes, you’ll soon have a new family favorite that brings comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 1 pound ground pork
- ⅓ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soaked breadcrumbs with egg yolks, cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to form a paste.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef and pork until blended. Add breadcrumb mixture and parsley; mix thoroughly.
- Form mixture into meatballs using a cookie scoop or measuring cup.
- Cook meatballs in your preferred method (baking or skillet), ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg