Delicious Meatballs

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This delicious meatball recipe comes from my Italian grandfather. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a side of veggies for a carb-conscious meal!

Submitted by stefychefy
Updated on February 11, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
24 large meatballs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 onion, minced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 pound medium ground beef

  • 1 pound lean ground pork

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle a large baking sheet with about 2 tablespoons olive oil.

  2. Heat remaining olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; continue to saute until garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle.

  3. Combine beef, pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, onion mixture, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together using your hands as quickly as possible as overmixing can produce a tough meatball.

  4. Form 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes, turning them over after 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403 Calories
26g Fat
14g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 635mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 207mg 16%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 397mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.