Make these melt-in-your-mouth Italian meatballs for a hearty, flavorful meal. Tender, juicy, and packed with authentic Italian seasonings, they pair perfectly with pasta or as a stand-alone dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Olive oil (for frying)
- 1 jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add milk and mix gently until combined. Do not overmix to ensure tender meatballs.
- Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides.
- Transfer meatballs to a pot with marinara sauce. Simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes to cook through.
- Serve with pasta, crusty bread, or as desired.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, soak breadcrumbs in milk before adding to the mixture.
- These meatballs freeze well. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg