Description
Juicy and flavorful Italian meatballs made with a blend of ground meats, breadcrumbs, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add milk and mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 20-24 meatballs).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes or until golden on all sides.
- Transfer the meatballs to a plate and serve with marinara sauce or your favorite pasta.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.