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Italian meatballs

Delicious homemade Italian meatballs made with a mix of beef and pork, baked or fried to perfection, served with marinara sauce.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup finely minced yellow onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.75 cup olive oil only if frying

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together bread crumbs and milk, adding more milk 1 tablespoon at a time until fully moistened. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef, pork, eggs, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, oregano, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the bread crumb mixture. Gently toss to combine until ingredients are evenly mixed.
  3. Shape mixture into 38g (1.25-inch) meatballs with greased hands.
  4. Choose your preferred cooking method: bake or fry. For baking, preheat oven to 400°F, grease pans, and bake for about 10-12 minutes until browned. For frying, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook in batches until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer cooked meatballs into warmed marinara sauce and simmer on low heat for 10-20 minutes for tender, flavorful meatballs.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh herbs and high-quality Parmesan cheese.