Meatball Recipe
These flavorful and juicy homemade meatballs are make-ahead and freezer friendly so they're perfect for meal prep. Enjoy these meatballs baked or sautéed and serve as an appetizer or the main course.
Ingredients
Instructions
How to Make Meatballs:
- Combine diced bread in a large bowl with 2/3 cup milk or water. Soak for 5 minutes then mash with a fork. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Into the bowl of mashed bread crumbs, add ground beef, ground pork, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 Tbsp parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Use your hands to stir the mixture together just until well combined. Do not overmix.
- Portion onto a lined baking sheet (about 2 Tbsp per meatball - an ice cream scoop makes it easy). With wet hands, roll meatballs into 1 1/2" diameter balls.
How to Cook Meatballs:
- To Sautée: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil. Once the oil is hot, add meatballs to the skillet, placing them in one at a time, and cook in batches to get a good sear. Sautée, turning every 2 minutes (total 6-8 minutes), or until evenly browned and the internal temperature reaches 160˚F on an instant-read thermometer. Serve as is or in any recipe that calls for meatballs.
- To Bake Meatballs: Place on a lined baking sheet 2" apart and bake in a fully preheated oven at 400˚F for 20-23 minutes, or until fully cooked and the centers reach 160˚F. If you want golden brown meatballs, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Meatball Recipe
Serving Size
3 meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
328
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
100
mg
33
%
Sodium
464
mg
20
%
Potassium
378
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
143
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
79
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
