Italian Meatball Recipe
Homemade meatballs topped with our famous marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate.
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the cheese to melt for about 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired, and enjoy!