Meatballs Recipe: Tender and Flavorful Classic
Tender, flavorful meatballs with Italian herbs, ideal for pasta or dinners.
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp oregano
- Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- For Serving: 2 cups marinara spaghetti
- Optional: Parmesan parsley
- Suggested Sides: Caesar salad garlic bread
Instructions
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk 5 mins; mix with beef, pork, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper.
- Form 12-16 meatballs.
- Brown in olive oil 8-10 min.
- Simmer in marinara 15-20 min.
- Garnish with Parmesan, parsley; serve with spaghetti, salad.
Notes
- Use beef/pork mix for flavor.
- Don’t overmix for tender meatballs.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days.
- Pair with garlic bread.