Description
This homemade meatballs recipe is juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. Made with ground beef and pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and herbs, it’s a classic dinner that’s perfect for pasta, subs, or appetizers. Easy to bake or fry, freeze well, and reheat beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Keywords: homemade meatballs, easy meatballs, baked meatballs, beef meatballs recipe, Italian meatballs.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
2/3 cup milk
2 large eggs
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork.
2. Add breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
3. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
4. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or pan-fry in olive oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through.
5. Optional: simmer meatballs in marinara sauce for 10–15 minutes for added flavor.
Notes
Use 80/20 beef for ideal moisture and flavor.
Do not overmix the meat to keep meatballs tender.
Freeze cooked meatballs individually before storing in bags or containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake or Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg