This delicious meatball recipe comes from my Italian grandfather. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a side of veggies for a carb-conscious meal!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound medium ground beef
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle a large baking sheet with about 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Step 2
Heat remaining olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; continue to saute until garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle.
Step 3
Combine beef, pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, onion mixture, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together using your hands as quickly as possible as overmixing can produce a tough meatball.
Step 4
Form 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes, turning them over after 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 403 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat9g | 46% |
Cholesterol130mg | 43% |
Sodium635mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein28g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 11% |
Calcium207mg | 16% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium397mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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