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Best Italian Meatballs

Diana
Enjoy mouthwatering Italian meatballs made with ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic seasonings. Baked for easy cleanup and less mess.
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Servings 8 to 10 servings
Calories 435
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Course Meatballs
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, bulk or remove from casings
  • 3 slices bread, crusts removed, cubed
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced, about 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 1 scant teaspoon kosher salt*
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven and Prep Meat: Preheat the oven to 425 F. Pat the ground beef and sausage dry with paper towels, then transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
    Prep the meat for meatballs.
  • Prepare the Bread: Combine the bread cubes with the milk in a separate bowl and let stand for 5 minutes. Mash the bread and milk together to form a paste-like mixture.
    bread and milk mixture
  • Combine Ingredients: Whisk the eggs into the bread mixture until well blended, then add the mixture to the ground beef and sausage, along with the onion, garlic, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, parsley, kosher salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    Combining the ingredients for italian meatballs
  • Shape: Shape the meatballs into 1 1/2 to 2-inch meatballs and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
    Shaped meatballs.
  • Bake: Bake the meatballs for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through. The USDA recommends a minimum safe temperature for ground beef and pork of 160 F.
    Meatballs on serving plate
  • Serve: Serve in spaghetti sauce, in sandwiches, or as a stand-alone main dish with marinara sauce.
    meatball subs

Notes

*Italian sausage can be salty, so use caution when adding more salt. To test for flavor, take a small piece of the meatball mixture and fry it. Taste and season the mixture accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 23gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword ground beef, italian meatballs, italian sausage
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