Jun 09 2026

Mini Meatballs Recipe

Time45m
Serves10

50 pieces

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Ingredients

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Meatball Mixture

Cooking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Meatball Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

  2. 2

    Shape the Meatballs

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should yield approximately 50 meatballs.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Brown the Meatballs

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  2. 4

    Simmer in Marinara Sauce

    Once the meatballs are browned, carefully add the marinara sauce to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the flavors from the sauce.

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