The Best Meatballs Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Meatballs Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 12 lbs ground beef; 3 cups parmesan cheese, grated; 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, I use Progresso; 4 eggs; 1 ½ cups milk; 3 teaspoons season salt; 4 teaspoons black pepper; 8 -12 garlic cloves, pressed (I use a whole bulb); 2 cups fresh sweet basil leaves, chopped (2 big handfuls or 2 loose cups leaves, chopped); 1 cup parsley, chopped (1 big handful or one loose cup leaves, chopped); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

5 12 lbs ground beef
3 cups parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, I use Progresso
4 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
3 teaspoons season salt
4 teaspoons black pepper
8 -12 garlic cloves, pressed (I use a whole bulb)
2 cups fresh sweet basil leaves, chopped (2 big handfuls or 2 loose cups leaves, chopped)
1 cup parsley, chopped (1 big handful or one loose cup leaves, chopped)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Mix all ingredients well.
2
Shape into meatballs.
3
(I make the meatballs a good handful.
4
They are probably 1 1/2 inches in diameter or more).
5
You may freeze for later use or refrigerate for 24 hours.
6
Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.
7
Test for doneness because it does depend on the size of your meatball.
8
These may also be simmered in your sauce without baking.
9
I bake them on a roasting rack to let the fat drip into the pan below, but you don't have to.
10
To cook in sauce,drop gently into simmering sauce and don't stir for at least 25 minutes or the meatballs will break.
11
Simmer for a total of about 45 for your meatballs to be done.
12
Test one to be sure.
13
Skim the fat off the top of the sauce if you simmer the meatballs.

1369

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 12 lbs ground beef, 3 cups parmesan cheese, grated, 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, I use Progresso, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, The Best Meatballs Ever 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 Meatballs Ever

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