Basic Tender, Juicy Meatballs Recipe

Name: Basic Tender, Juicy Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1/3 cup cream, any kind you have, heavy or light or half and half; 1/3 cup fresh white soft bread crumbs ( about 2 slices pulsed in food processor ); 2 large egg yolks; 2 minced cloves of garlic; 1 finely chopped small onion; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp italian seasoning; 3 tbsp grated romano or parmesan cheese; 1 tsp hot sauce, such as franks brand; 1 tsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup beef broth

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/3 cup cream, any kind you have, heavy or light or half and half
1/3 cup fresh white soft bread crumbs ( about 2 slices pulsed in food processor )
2 large egg yolks
2 minced cloves of garlic
1 finely chopped small onion
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp italian seasoning
3 tbsp grated romano or parmesan cheese
1 tsp hot sauce, such as franks brand
1 tsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup beef broth

1
In a in a medium skillet add butter and olive oil and cook onion and garlic gently until soft but not brown.
2
Cool to room temperature.
3
whisk cream and egg yolks in bowl, add fresh bread crumbs and let sit while finishing the rest of the recipe.
4
In a large bowl, add beef, pork, cooled onion/garlic mixture, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, romano cheese, hot sauce and finally soaked bread crumb mixture with any extra liquid not absorbed.
5
Gently mix until all is well combined.
6
Chill an hour or more for easy meatball forming.
7
Preheat oven to 425.Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non stick spray.
8
Form meat mixture into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls, lay in single layer on baking sheet.
9
Pour warmed broth around them, cover loosely with foil.
10
Bake 18 to 25 minutes just until cooked through..
11
They are now ready to use in any recipe you want meatballs in.
12
With pasta and marinara or alfreado sauce.
13
In sandwiches, subs, pizzas, quesadillas and wraps.
14
Even in omelettes.
15
They freeze great.
16
Freeze individually and then pack in a freezer bag to always have them on hand!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb ground pork, 1/3 cup cream, any kind you have, heavy or light or half and half, 1/3 cup fresh white soft bread crumbs ( about 2 slices pulsed in food processor ), and more.

Yes, Basic Tender, Juicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic Tender, Juicy Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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