Homemade Meatballs
Ready to warm up your dinner table with something rich, juicy, and packed with Italian flavor? These Homemade Meatballs are an easy recipe that delivers big on taste. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, parmesan, fresh herbs, and simmered in savory tomato sauce, they’re perfect for quick dinners, hearty meal prep, or classic comfort food cravings. Whether you serve them over spaghetti, in a sub, or as a party bite, this dish is one of those must-have dinner ideas. Ideal for fans of easy dinner recipes, homemade Italian meals, and comfort food classics.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Dutch oven or large pot
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, parmesan, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer meatballs to a pot, pour in tomato sauce, and simmer for 30–40 minutes.
- Serve with pasta, bread, or as desired. Garnish with extra parmesan and parsley.
Notes
Use a mix of beef and pork for ideal texture and flavor.
To freeze: cool completely, then store in sauce in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.
To freeze: cool completely, then store in sauce in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg
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