Italian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb 85% lean ground beef, 85/15; 12 lb ground pork; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 6 ounces fine breadcrumbs, preferably Italian seasoned; 1 egg, beaten; ½ cup asiago cheese, finely shredded; all-purpose flour; salt; pepper; olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Place beef and pork into a large bowl.
2
Add garlic, breadcrumbs, Asiago, and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Pour beaten egg over mixture and and then gently mix with your hands until well covered/mixed.
4
Form 1 1/2 in balls by gently rolling in your palms.
5
Lay on cookie sheet.
6
Lightly dust with all-purpose flour.
7
Fry in about 1/4 in of olive oil, gently turning.
8
Brown on all sides.
9
Add to your favorite marinara sauce and simmer for thirty minutes!

4239

kcal

Calories

318

Fat

Carbs

281

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb 85% lean ground beef, 85/15, 12 lb ground pork, 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, 6 ounces fine breadcrumbs, preferably Italian seasoned, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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