Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade meatballs that are packed with flavor and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs. Feel free to add finely chopped vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg