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The Ultimate Homemade Meatball Recipe

Juicy, tender homemade meatballs made with a flavorful meat blend and classic seasonings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 250 g ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 small yellow onion grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk to form a panade.
  2. Gently mix meats, panade, eggs, seasonings, and aromatics.
  3. Roll into meatballs and brown in olive oil.
  4. Finish cooking until tender and fully done.

Notes

Do not overmix for the juiciest meatballs.