Italian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs lean ground beef; 1 lb ground pork loin; 4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I use Uncle Bill's recipe, except instead of dry parsley I like fresh); 8 eggs; 2 cups milk; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 - 1 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped very fine; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1 cup pine nuts (optional); salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork loin
4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I use Uncle Bill's recipe, except instead of dry parsley I like fresh)
8 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 - 1 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped very fine
4 cloves garlic
1/2 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 cup pine nuts (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

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["Combine all your ingredients in a large steel bowl, preferably cold to begin.", "Mix all ingredients thoroughly.", "Let stand for 1/2 hour, to blend the ingredients-- I loosely put a wax paper over the top and put the meat back in the fridge.", "Shape into medium size meatballs about 2 1/2"" or so.", "You can fry them at this point if you like-- but I like them beautifully round so I put them in the oven for 1/2 hour at 350* When using them in your own sauce for spaghetti, gentely cook them on meium-low for 1 hour so they absorb the flavors of the sauce or any other food you are cooking them with.", "If you are freezing them: After baking, let them cool.", "Place in Zip-loc bags and store in freezer until ready for use.", "You can quadruple this recipe and make as many as you wish.", "it is fast and easy.", "This recipe makes approx.", "96 meatballs."]

2692

kcal

Calories

191

Fat

Carbs

158

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs lean ground beef, 1 lb ground pork loin, 4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I use Uncle Bill's recipe, except instead of dry parsley I like fresh), 8 eggs, 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

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