Italian Meatballs

These best homemade Italian Meatballs use a classic blend of beef, pork, and veal with pecorino, Parmesan, and fresh parsley for tender, juicy, flavor-packed meatballs, browned and baked.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Italian Meatballs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 34

Servings meatballs

Calories 161kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
3 large eggs
1 & 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 & 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
Olive oil for frying

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, eggs, pecorino romano cheese, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, pepper, salt, and basil until well combined but do not overmix. It is easiest to use your hands for this step.
1 pound lean ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 1 pound ground veal, 3 large eggs, 1 & 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese, 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 & 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil
Roll the meat mixture into ¼ cup balls and place them on the prepared sheet tray.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
Olive oil for frying
Once hot, fry the meatballs in batches on both sides until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. I fried it in about 3 batches.
Once browned, place the meatballs back on the prepared sheet tray.
Once all of the meatballs are browned, place the sheet tray into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until an internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use immediately or in your favorite recipes.

Notes

Nutrition is calculated without oil for frying.

Gently mix the ingredients to keep the meatballs tender.
Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs.
Allow the meatballs to rest before serving to lock in juices.
For extra flavor, simmer the meatballs in homemade marinara sauce.
Serve alongside garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal.
Experiment with your mix of meats and spices to find your perfect combination.

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