Description
This Juicy Italian Meatballs recipe combines ground beef and pork with herbs, garlic, parmesan, and soaked breadcrumbs for the ultimate tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in marinara sauce. Perfect for Sunday dinner or an easy weeknight classic, it’s an authentic Italian comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
3⁄4 cup whole milk
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let them soak for 5 minutes until soft.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, parsley, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
3. Roll the mixture into evenly sized balls, about the size of a golf ball.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned, working in batches if necessary.
5. Transfer the browned meatballs into a pot of simmering marinara sauce. Let them cook uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
6. Serve hot with pasta, bread, or your favorite sides.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture to avoid tough meatballs.
For extra flavor, use freshly grated parmesan instead of pre-shredded.
You can double the batch and freeze half for future meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg