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Italian Meatballs

bread bread

beef (85/15)

pork ((unseasoned) If

eggs (whisked)

parsley (chopped)

breadcrumbs (I used Italian seasoned (see note))

Parmesan (grated)

garlic salt

salt

black pepper

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a wire cooking rack (like you would use for cookies) with cooking spray. Place in a rimmed baking sheet that has been rimmed with foil. Set aside.

Soak the bread in cold water for about five minutes (enough to just cover the bread completely, ringing out the excess water and pulling the bread apart with your fingers.

Combine the meat, eggs, and parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread. Then add the dry breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic salt, salt, and pepper.

Using a cookie scoop to make uniform sized meatballs, scoop out the meatballs roll them into balls. Place them on the rack. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the meatballs register 160 degrees with an instant read thermometer. (See my notes in the post for alternative ways to cook Italian Meatballs.)

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These are the BEST Italian Meatballs! My Italian grandmother's recipe, the word perfect doesn't even begin to cover it. Check out the reviews on this recipe, your family will be sure to fall in love.

A 30-minute family-style meatball recipe with thousands of 5-star reviews! This recipe makes a batch of tender, juicy Italian-American-style meatballs. Bake the meatballs in the oven or cook on the stovetop. Serve them with quick homemade marinara or your favorite sauce.

Classic Italian Meatballs (Tender and Juicy!)

breadcrumbs (from 1-2 slices white bread (crust removed))

milk

pecorino Romano cheese

garlic

beef chuck

pork (or veal)

onion

parsley (or basil)

Olive oil

Put the breadcrumbs in a small bowl and pour the milk over. Let them soak for 5 minutes. Add the egg yolks, cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mash together to form a coarse paste.

Put the beef, pork and onion (if using) in a large bowl and mix with a fork to blend. Add the bread mixture and parsley. Blend everything together well, using your hands, large wooden spoon or large fork. You can also mix in a standing mixer on low speed, just until blended. The meatball mixture can be mixed and refrigerated 2 days ahead of shaping and cooking.

Form the meatballs: Use a ¼-cup measuring cup or cookie scoop to portion the mixture and roll lightly into balls. They don’t have to be perfect — craggy meatballs have character and hold the sauce better!

Pour enough oil into a large skillet to coat the bottom and place over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add as many meatballs as will fit in the pan without crowding. Note: They should sizzle as soon as they hit they pan or the pan isn’t hot enough.

Brown the meatballs on all sides. Cover the pan, lower the heat and continue cooking and until the meatballs are firm and cooked through (165 degrees on a instant thermometer), which should take about 15 minutes total. Repeat the frying with remaining meatballs, pouring out the oil and adding a fresh layer.

To cook on the stovetop:

After browning the meatballs, transfer them from the skillet to a simmering pot of marinara sauce. Cook 10-12 minutes.

To finish cooking in tomato sauce:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Arrange the meatballs on an olive-oiled coated rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, then turn the meatballs over with a spatula or pair of tongs. Continue baking until nicely browned and cooked through, another 10-12 minutes.

Serve the warm meatballs with marinara sauce or your favorite prepared tomato sauce.

To bake the meatballs:

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A 30-minute family-style meatball recipe with thousands of 5-star reviews! This recipe makes a batch of tender, juicy Italian-American-style meatballs to serve up to 6 people

Tender + Juicy Italian Meatballs

My Italian Meatball Recipe combines ground beef and pork, fresh herbs, and grated Parmesan for juicy, authentic meatballs in 30 minutes!

Baked Italian Meatball Recipe + Video

beef

pork

breadcrumbs

Parmesan grated cheese

tomato sauce

Italian flat leaf parsley

basil

eggs (lightly beaten)

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.

Mix well, do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.

Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, scoop out meat and place on baking sheet.

After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls. TIP: If you lightly wet your hands the meatballs will form better and crack less. Put in oven on 400° for 20-25 minutes (for 2 trays).

Remove and transfer to sauce or serve immediately.

I love all of your meatball recipes, and this one is no exception. It's a classic that is so good to have on hand, I've almost memorized it by now!

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This Italian Meatball recipe combines ground beef and pork with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan for plenty of flavor. Make a batch in 30 minutes!

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