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Classic Italian Meatballs (Tender and Juicy!)

  • Author: Trusted Blog

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:

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. Add milk and mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 20-24 meatballs).
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and serve with marinara sauce or your favorite pasta.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.