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Meatball Recipe
These flavorful and juicy homemade meatballs are make-ahead and freezer friendly so they're perfect for meal prep. Enjoy these meatballs baked or sautéed and serve as an appetizer or the main course.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●baking sheet
- ●pan
- ●skillet
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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How to Make Meatballs:
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Combine diced bread in a large bowl with 2/3 cup milk or water. Soak for ⏱️ 5 minutes then mash with a fork. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
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Into the bowl of mashed bread crumbs, add ground beef, ground pork, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 Tbsp parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Use your hands to stir the mixture together just until well combined. Do not overmix.
ground pork1 lbcup parmesan cheese (shredded)1/4large egg1parsley (finely chopped)2 Tbsptsp black pepper1/2
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Portion onto a lined baking sheet (about 2 Tbsp per meatball - an ice cream scoop makes it easy). With wet hands, roll meatballs into 1 1/2" diameter balls.
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How to Cook Meatballs:
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To Sautée: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil. Once the oil is hot, add meatballs to the skillet, placing them in one at a time, and cook in batches to get a good sear. Sautée, turning every ⏱️ 2 minutes (total ⏱️ 6-8 minutes), or until evenly browned and the internal temperature reaches 160˚F on an instant-read thermometer. Serve as is or in any recipe that calls for meatballs.
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To Bake Meatballs: Place on a lined baking sheet 2" apart and bake in a fully preheated oven at 400˚F for ⏱️ 20-23 minutes, or until fully cooked and the centers reach 160˚F. If you want golden brown meatballs, broil for the last ⏱️ 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
calories
328 kcal
fat Content
23 g
serving Size
3 meatballs
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
464 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
0.4 g
cholesterol Content
100 mg
carbohydrate Content
5 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
unsaturated Fat Content
13 g
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