Best Italian Meatballs
Enjoy mouthwatering Italian meatballs made with ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic seasonings. Baked for easy cleanup and less mess.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 85/15 or 90/10
- 1 pound Italian sausage, bulk (or remove from casings)
- 3 slices bread, crusts removed, cubed
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced, about 1 1/2 teaspoons
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt*
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Put the ground beef and sausage in a large bowl. Set aside.1 pound lean ground beef | 1 pound Italian sausage
- 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.3 slices bread | 2/3 cup milk
- 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 gently until just combined.2 large eggs | 1 cup finely chopped onion | 2 large cloves garlic | 1/2 tsp garlic powder | 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley | 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt* | 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through. The USDA recommends a minimum safe temperature of 160°F for ground beef and pork.
- Serve with spaghetti sauce, in sandwiches, or as a stand-alone main dish with marinara sauce.
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.
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