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A pile of Classic Meatballs on a slate plate.

Classic Meatballs

Chef Jenn
Classic Meatballs are juicy, tender, and easy to make. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or appetizers. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly for up to 3 months!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 484 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds  ground beef and pork blend
  • 3 slices bread crust removed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes dehydrated
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese  grated
  • ½ cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak the bread in the milk in a small bowl for about 2 minutes until fully softened, then mash it into a smooth mixture.
  • Combine the ground meat with the soaked bread mixture in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the egg, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
  • Gently mix everything together until evenly combined—avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
  • Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and gently place them in a pot of your favorite tomato sauce.
  • Simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes over a low heat until the meatballs are cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips:

  • Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
  • Use a cookie scoop to make uniformly sized meatballs for even cooking.
  • Simmer the meatballs in your favorite tomato sauce - any kind will work!

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 32gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 152IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 4mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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