Description
Big on flavor and incredibly easy to make, these Homemade Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food. Juicy, tender, and simmered in rich tomato sauce, they’re perfect for quick dinners, hearty sandwiches, or easy meal prep. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, healthy-ish comfort food, or an easy recipe to feed a crowd, this one delivers every time. Packed with pantry staples and flexible for gluten-free, dairy-free, or low-carb diets — this is a dinner idea you’ll return to again and again.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning)
3 cups tomato sauce (for simmering)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a tray.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides.
4. Transfer the meatballs to a pot or baking dish. Cover with tomato sauce.
5. Simmer on low heat for 30–40 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) for the same time.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture — it can lead to tough meatballs.
Soaking breadcrumbs in milk keeps the meatballs moist and tender.
Double the recipe and freeze half for an easy meal later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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