homemade meatball recipe

These classic all-purpose meatballs have the best blend of ground meat, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. Easy to customize to your tastes and adjust serving sizes!

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panko breadcrumbs

smoked paprika

chili powder

salt

black pepper

beef (*)

pork (*)

eggs (lightly beaten)

olive oil

garlic

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil, then set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Add ground beef, ground pork, eggs, olive oil, and garlic to bowl with dry ingredients. Using a spatula (or even just your hands), mix or knead meat into dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.

Scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of meat mixture and work it with your hands. For best results, gently press meat as you roll it into a ball; doing this will help meatballs keep their shape. If there are any seams along meatball surface, pinch them closed, then roll meatball between your hands until smooth. Take about 10-20 seconds for each meatball to ensure they&#039;re rolled correctly. Once finished, place meatballs on prepared baking sheet; it&#039;s okay if meatballs are placed close together, but ensure they&#039;re not touching. Repeat this step until all meat mixture has been used.

Bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Serve as desired.

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The Best Meatballs! Whether you're prepping for dinner or planning a party, this all-purpose recipe for the best meatballs can fit any occasion. Easy to adjust to your tastes and serving size!

The Best Meatballs

Sicilian-Style Meatballs are a unique take on a classic Italian meatball - they&#x27;re studded with pine nuts and currants, bringing the North African influence into these flavorful, texture-packed meatballs. They&#x27;re incredibly simple to make - from the meatballs themselves, to the no-fuss, garlicky tomato sauce. These meatballs are absolutely wonderful, especially when served with a crusty baguette, and a nice glass of red wine!

Sicilian-Style Meatballs

white bread,

milk

beef*

eggs,

garlic,

Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

oregano

currants

pine nuts

breadcrumbs

allspice

red pepper flakes

extra virgin olive oil (for frying)

extra virgin olive oil

(28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

(15 tomato sauce

Begin by placing the white bread in a bowl. Cover with the milk - ensuring that all of the bread is moistened by the milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes while you get the rest of the ingredients together.

Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl. Add the soaked bread (crumble it between your fingers into very small pieces to ensure it gets evenly incorporated), eggs, garlic, parsley, oregano, parmesan cheese, currants, pine nuts, breadcrumbs, salt, allspice, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Work the meat together with your hands, making sure all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Be careful to not overwork your meat - or else you can end up with tough, dry meatballs! Form the meat into golf ball-sized meatballs - you should get 20-22 meatballs total.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, cooking for about 2 minutes per side, 4-5 minutes total, rolling them around on all sides for even cooking, until golden brown on the outside. Transfer meatballs to a rimmed baking sheet or plate.

Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds - 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salt. Stir to combine. Cover and bring sauce to a simmer. Once simmering, add the meatballs, gently stirring them into the sauce. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes. An hour or longer is even better!

Season to taste the sauce with additional salt if needed. Serve meatballs with freshly grated parm, a baguette, pasta, or whatever you wish!

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