Step 1

Soak the breadcrumbs in milk.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the shallots, garlic, and chili for 2-3 minutes, or until the shallots are soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the wine, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and olives. Reduce the heat to low and allow the marinara sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 5

While the marinara simmers, make the meatballs. Place the ground beef and pork in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. Add the parsley, cheese, garlic, and the soaked breadcrumbs in the center and gently mix with your hands. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and coat lightly with flour.

Step 7

Preheat a skillet with olive oil. Fry the meatballs, 4-5 at a time not overcrowd the skillet, until they're golden on all sides.

Step 8

Transfer the meatballs into a baking dish. Pour over the marinara sauce and bake for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy with rice or over pasta.