Baked Italian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Baked Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 lb. ground pork; 1/2 lb. ground lamb; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (chop a few bread slices with a knife or food processor...please don't use dry, it will ruin the texture); 2 eggs; 1/2 C. fresh grated Parmesan; 1/3 C. heavy cream; 1/2 C. finely diced onion, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes then squeezed dry.; 1 T. salt; 1/2 t. fresh black pepper; 1/2 t. oregano; 1/2 t. basil; 1/4 C. minced fresh parsley; 1 minced garlic clove

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
1/2 lb. ground lamb
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (chop a few bread slices with a knife or food processor...please don't use dry, it will ruin the texture)
2 eggs
1/2 C. fresh grated Parmesan
1/3 C. heavy cream
1/2 C. finely diced onion, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes then squeezed dry.
1 T. salt
1/2 t. fresh black pepper
1/2 t. oregano
1/2 t. basil
1/4 C. minced fresh parsley
1 minced garlic clove

1
Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Using the tips of your fingers (I like to wear gloves, keeps things tidy and the meat doesn't overheat) gently combine the ingredients -- don't overwork the mixture, it should not look like paste. Form into 12 meatballs a little smaller than tennis balls, or 24 golf-ball size if that's your preference.
2
Space them evenly on foil or parchment in a lipped tray or pan...if you made the smaller size you might need 2 pans.
3
Bake at 400 for 35 minutes or so until brown and cooked through.
4
Sauce them if so desired and serve with pasta, or make a killer sandwich.

1206

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 lb. ground pork, 1/2 lb. ground lamb, 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (chop a few bread slices with a knife or food processor...please don't use dry, it will ruin the texture), and more.

Yes, Baked Italian Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Italian Meatballs

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