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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

3 Secrets to Irresistible Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

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Tender and flavorful Italian meatballs that melt in your mouth, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or served as appetizers.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 25 meatballs 1x

Ingredients

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  • 500g ground beef
  • 250g ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and milk.
  2. Mix gently until ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides.
  6. Transfer meatballs to simmer in your favorite marinara sauce for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • Use fresh breadcrumbs for better texture.
  • For extra flavor, toast breadcrumbs lightly before mixing.
  • Refrigerate meatball mixture for 30 minutes if too soft.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg