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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

Ultra-tender Italian meatballs made with beef, pork, herbs, and Parmesan, simmered gently for unbeatable flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk until absorbed.
  2. Mix in eggs, cheese, herbs, and seasoning.
  3. Gently fold in meats and shape into balls.
  4. Brown meatballs in olive oil until golden.
  5. Simmer gently in sauce until tender.

Notes

For best texture, avoid overmixing and simmer slowly.