Description
Mouthwatering homemade meatball magic delivers Italian comfort straight to your dinner table. Juicy, perfectly seasoned spheres of flavor promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk or water
- 2 slices soft bread (120 grams or 1.5 cups fresh, fluffed bread crumbs)
Seasoning and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (fresh if possible)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Soften bread crumbs by gently soaking them in milk, allowing the liquid to absorb and create a moist binding agent for the meat mixture.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper with the moistened bread crumbs, thoroughly blending ingredients until uniformly incorporated.
- Craft uniform meatballs by rolling the seasoned meat mixture between palms, ensuring consistent size for even cooking and balanced flavor distribution.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium temperature, positioning meatballs to maximize surface contact and promote caramelization.
- Rotate meatballs periodically, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown exterior while ensuring complete internal cooking, which typically requires 8-10 minutes of careful preparation.
- Verify doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 160°F, guaranteeing meat is fully cooked and safe for consumption.
- Remove meatballs from skillet, allowing brief resting period to help juices redistribute, which enhances overall tenderness and flavor profile.
Notes
- Select meats with balanced fat content for juicier, more flavorful meatballs, aiming for a blend of 80% lean meat and 20% fat.
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture, which can make meatballs tough and dense; gently combine ingredients until just incorporated.
- Wet your hands with cold water when shaping meatballs to prevent the mixture from sticking and create smoother, more uniform spheres.
- Test internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring meatballs reach 160°F for safe consumption while maintaining moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg