Description
These juicy homemade meatballs are the perfect blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with garlic, parmesan, and Italian herbs. Great for pasta, subs, or appetizers, they’re quick to cook, freezer-friendly, and deeply satisfying. Try this easy meatball recipe for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let soak for 5 minutes.
2. Add beef, pork, egg, parmesan, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper to the soaked breadcrumbs. Mix gently by hand.
3. Form meatballs into 1 to 1.5-inch rounds and place on a tray.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides.
5. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes, or simmer in sauce for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for best texture.
Avoid overmixing the meat to keep meatballs tender.
Soak breadcrumbs in milk fully for the softest interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked and pan-seared
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Homemade meatballs, easy meatball recipe, meatballs from scratch