Big Spicy Meatballs Recipe

Name: Big Spicy Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 lbs ground pork; 1 medium onion, minced; 2 slices soft bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese; 3 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 lbs ground pork
1 medium onion, minced
2 slices soft bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients, 1 cup of the Parmesan, and 2 t. of the pepper. Mix just to combine.
3
Shape the mixture into 16 to 18 large meatballs (each should be about 3/4 cup of meat). Place on a baking pan and set aside.
4
In a medium bowl combine the ricotta with the remaining Parmesan and the remaining pepper; set aside.
5
Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes in upper third of oven. Remove from oven and turn on broiler.
6
Spoon 1 T. of the ricotta mixture onto each meatball. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until the ricotta just starts to brown. Serve with marinara sauce.

1901

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 lbs ground pork, 1 medium onion, minced, 2 slices soft bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces, and more.

Yes, Big Spicy 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.

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Big Spicy Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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