Easy Meatball Recipe

Easy Meatball Recipe

12 servings
This easy meatball recipe is my go-to! The meatballs come out juicy every time and have the most beautiful color ever.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ cup onion

    diced

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup parsley

    chopped

  • ¼ cup parmesan

    shredded

  • salt and pepper
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. 

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until just combined.

  3. 3

    Shape mixture into 48 meatballs, approximately 1 ½ tablespoons each. 

  4. 4

    Bake 18-20 minutes or until cooked through. 

Easy Meatball Recipe

Easy Meatball Recipe

30 min12 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving truly juicy, flavorful meatballs that come together in a flash? This easy meatball recipe is about to become your new weeknight hero, delivering incredible taste and texture without any fuss.

Why This Recipe Works

What sets these easy meatballs apart is the thoughtful blend of ground beef and ground pork, which ensures a tender, juicy interior every single time. The combination of Italian breadcrumbs, milk, and egg creates a perfect binding, resulting in meatballs with that coveted, beautiful color and a savory depth that will have everyone asking for more.

What to Expect

You can expect tender, moist meatballs bursting with classic Italian-inspired flavors from the garlic powder and Italian seasoning. The finely diced onion and fresh parsley add aromatic brightness, while the Parmesan contributes a salty, savory kick that rounds out each bite. These meatballs are delightfully tender, never dry, and incredibly satisfying, making them perfect for busy cooks looking for a delicious, straightforward meal.

Customization & Variations

Feel free to adjust the blend of meats; while the beef and pork combo offers optimal juiciness, you can use all ground beef if that's what you have on hand. For a touch of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be added to the mix. If fresh parsley isn't available, a bit of dried parsley will work, though the fresh herb offers a brighter flavor.

Serving & Context

These versatile meatballs are fantastic simmered in your favorite marinara sauce and served over pasta, tucked into a sub roll for an epic meatball sandwich, or even enjoyed simply as an appetizer.

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