The Best Homemade Meatballs Recipe

Name: The Best Homemade Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 lb ground pork; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated; 3 large eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
1 lb ground pork
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1
Preheat the oven to 400. Coat 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well incorporated. Try not to overmix.
3
Pinch off a teaspoon or so of the meat mixture and gently roll it into a 1-inch ball. Repeat, arranging the balls 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheets.
4
Bake the meatballs until lightly browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
5
*Eat 'em right away: Toss warm meatballs with your favorite bar-b-que sauce and serve them on toasted sandwich rolls with a side of coleslaw or as an appetizer.
6
*Freeze 'em for later: Arrange cooled meatballs evely spaced on a baking sheet and freeze them for 20 minutes. Transfer them to ziplok freezer bags and store them for up to three months.

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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: 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 lb ground pork, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry, and more.

Yes, The Best Homemade 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.

The Best Homemade Meatballs

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