Meatball Recipe
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
(260)
Ingredients
24 meatballs
- 3 slices white bread, crusts removed, diced
- 2/3 cup milk or cold water
- 1 lb lean ground beef, 85/15 fat content
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, to sautée
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Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
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Chef's notes
To form perfect meatballs, keep a bowl of cold water nearby and use wet hands to roll the meatballs. Water keeps the meat from sticking to your hands and forms a smooth meatball.
Don’t overcrowd your meatballs, especially when baking! Leave plenty of space (approximately 2") between the meatballs on the baking sheet. Overcrowding meatballs can cause them to steam cook instead of getting a good sear.
