Classic Italian Meatballs (Tender and Juicy!)
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Loading... - Nicholas Leos
- 21 Mar 2023
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A 30-minute family-style meatball recipe with thousands of 5-star reviews! This recipe makes a batch of tender, juicy Italian-American-style meatballs to serve up to 6 people. Bake the meatballs in the oven or cook on the stovetop. Serve them with quick homemade marinara or your favorite sauce.
If you’re looking for an authentic Italian-American meatball recipe, these juicy beef and pork meatballs are the real deal. Based on my mother’s recipe, I can honestly say this recipe makes the best homemade Italian meatballs ever.
These easy-to-make meatballs are made with ground beef and pork, strewn with fresh parsley, garlic and grated cheese. But the “secret” to good meatballs comes down to their juicy, delectable texture. And that is the result of including soft, milk-soaked breadcrumbs.
About the ingredients
- Meat: Some say that it’s more old-school for traditional Italian cooks to use a combination of beef, veal and pork to make meatballs (and you can too). Because ground veal isn’t as readily available, I prefer to use a half-and-half mixture of ground beef and ground pork for the best texture and flavor. If possible, buy meat that’s freshly ground in the store. I find it releases less water, and it’s definitely fresher-tasting than vacuum-packed ground meat.
- Fresh bread crumbs: This is a key ingredient to use as a binder in light, tender meatballs, fresh breadcrumbs have more moisture than the fine dry breadcrumbs that come in a can. You can just use a slice or two of good white bread, with the crusts removed and the bread torn into small pieces. Read More…
