Savory Homemade Meatball Marvels
These savory homemade meatballs are a delightful blend of beef and pork, seasoned to perfection for a juicy and flavorful dish. Perfect for serving with marinara sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, and milk.
- Mix the ingredients gently with your hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- With slightly damp hands, scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball, placing each on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- In a large skillet, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with spaghetti, in a sub roll, or over zoodles, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meat to keep the meatballs tender.