Description
This easy meatball recipe combines ground beef and pork with flavorful ingredients like garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. The meatballs are perfect for pan-frying or baking, delivering tender and juicy bites ideal for pasta dishes, sandwiches, or as a savory appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely grated
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely mince the garlic, grate the onion and Parmesan cheese, and chop the parsley. Soak the breadcrumbs in milk until softened.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated onion, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix by hand until well incorporated without overworking the meat.
- Shape Meatballs: Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into uniform meatballs to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Meatballs: Choose your cooking method: For pan-frying, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook meatballs for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through. Alternatively, bake meatballs on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Rest and Serve: Let the cooked meatballs rest for 5 minutes to retain juices before serving. Enjoy them over pasta, in subs, or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Using both ground beef and pork adds a balance of flavor and juiciness.
- Soaking breadcrumbs in milk helps keep meatballs tender and moist.
- Ensure meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Can be cooked by frying or baking depending on preference.
- Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: meatballs, easy meatballs, ground beef and pork, Italian recipe, dinner, meatball recipe
