Chef John’S Classic Italian Meatballs
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Prepare to dive into a world of pure culinary indulgence with these mouthwatering Italian meatballs!
Get ready to get your hands messy and your taste buds dancing because we’re making melt-in-your-mouth Italian meatballs! We’re going to skip the traditional pan-frying, so this is going to be a lot easier than you think.
Grab some ground beef and pork. Let’s give them a little mix and mingle. Now, throw in some bread crumbs that have been having a cozy soak in some milk – let’s say 20 minutes should do the trick. Dice an onion nice and small and let it sauté until it’s a gorgeous golden brown.
In a bowl, gather your ground beef and pork party and add the sautéed onion, the bread crumb mixture, two eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and a touch of red pepper flakes.
Now, let’s let the mixture hang out in the fridge for about an hour. Don’t be shy, give it a little stir every now and then!
Preheat your oven to a sizzling 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll the mixture into little balls, about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Place them on a lined baking sheet and let them bake until they’re nice and browned, about 15-20 minutes.
When they’re ready, serve these delicious meatballs with your favorite tomato sauce. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself going back for seconds… and thirds! 
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and pork.
- 2. Soak bread crumbs in milk for about 20 minutes, then add to the meat mixture.
- 3. Dice an onion and sauté until golden brown, then add to the bowl.
- 4. Add two eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes to the bowl.
- 5. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- 6. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 7. Roll the mixture into balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- 8. Bake until browned, about 15-20 minutes.
- 9. Serve with your favorite tomato sauce.
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