Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs
These Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and perfect with your favorite sauce.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Breading and Meat Ingredients
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs or more if desired
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef or your choice of meat
- ¼ medium onion finely diced or grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, add Italian bread crumbs and milk. Combine well and set aside while preparing the other ingredients, for at least 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, and parsley to the breadcrumb mixture, and mix with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Portion onto the prepared baking sheet (using a cookie or ice cream scoop will make it easier). Wet your hands with water, and roll meatballs into 2" diameter balls.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165˚F (74°C). Remove from oven and drain off any excess fat. Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe will create ultra-tender meatballs with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. For firmer meatballs, adjust breadcrumbs and milk. Cook in air fryer for a different method. Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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