Meatball Recipe

Meatball Recipe

Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly tender this meatball recipe brings together ground beef, pork, herbs, and Parmesan for a classic Italian taste. Baked instead of fried, these meatballs are simple to make, easy to clean up, and ideal for pairing with your favorite tomato sauce or pasta. Find more healthy and tasty Meatball Recipe ideas here.

italian meatball recipe
italian meatball recipe

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup plain bread crumbs
  • ½ cup milk or beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Lightly coat it with cooking spray.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk (or beef broth) for about 20 minutes until soft.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and continue cooking until tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and pork. Add the cooked onions, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  • Mix gently with a spatula until everything is evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
  • Shape the mixture into 1 ½-inch balls and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve warm with your favorite tomato or marinara sauce.
meatball recipe baked
meatball recipe baked

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Additional Time: 1 hour (chilling)
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 24 meatballs (approx.)