Meatballs
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Serves
4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 1/4 medium onion finely diced or grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, add Italian bread crumbs and milk. Combine well and set aside while preparing the other ingredients, for at least 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, and parsley to the breadcrumb mixture, and mix with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Portion onto the prepared baking sheet (using a cookie or ice cream scoop will make it easier). Wet your hands with water, and roll meatballs into 2″ diameter balls.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165˚F. Remove from oven and drain off any excess fat. Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
320 calories per serving
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