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Classic Italian Meatballs

Juicy Classic Italian Meatballs Ready in Just 30 Minutes

These Classic Italian Meatballs are tender, juicy, and ready in just 30 minutes, making them a perfect family dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Mixture
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs Substitution: Use 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1/2 cup Milk No substitutions suggested; keeps meatballs juicy.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks You can use whole eggs for added moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Substitution: Parmesan cheese can be used instead.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Adjust according to taste; more can be added for garlic lovers.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt for better taste control; adjust depending on brand.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Chuck Substitution: Ground veal can be used for a leaner option.
  • 1/2 pound Ground Pork Can swap with ground turkey for a leaner version.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley or Basil Use any preferred herb or omit if unavailable.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use any cooking oil suitable for frying.

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak Breadcrumbs: Start by mixing fresh breadcrumbs with milk in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumb mix, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Form Meatballs: Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a prepared baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Cook on Stovetop: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides and cover to cook for about 15 minutes.
  2. Alternative Cooking Method: Transfer browned meatballs into a pot of warm marinara sauce and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Bake Option: Preheat oven to 425°F, bake meatballs for 10 minutes, turn over and bake for another 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with freshly grated cheese on top for extra flavor.

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