Classic Homemade Meatballs
These juicy, flavorful homemade meatballs combine ground beef and pork with fresh herbs, garlic, and parmesan. Perfect for pasta, subs, or served on their own with your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 slices white bread crusts removed, diced
- ⅔ cup milk or cold water
- 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15
- 1 lb ground pork
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Soak bread in milk/water for 5 minutes. Mash with fork.
- Add all meatball ingredients and mix gently until combined.
- Shape into 1½-inch balls with wet hands.
- To sauté: Cook in oil 6–8 mins, turning until browned and cooked to 160°F.
- To bake: Bake at 400°F for 20–23 mins. Broil last 2–3 mins for color.
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Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the shaped meatballs for 15–20 minutes before cooking.
- These freeze well! Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container and freeze up to 2 months.
- Great with spaghetti, zoodles, or tucked into hoagie rolls for meatball subs.