Classic Italian Meatballs
Whip up these Italian meatballs that are a blend of herbs, spices, and a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal. These are a delicious and traditional meatball recipe you can try out for your friends or family.
Servings 25 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground veal
- 3 large eggs
- 1 & 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Olive oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cup Milk
- 3 slices italian bread crust removed
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.
- In a large bowl add in your italian bread , crumbled up as best as you can, pour the milk over it so it becomes saturated, then mix
- Next in that same bowl add your ground beef, veal and pork. Add in the eggs, pecorino romano cheese, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, pepper, salt, and basil until well combined but do not overmix.
- Next use a cookie scoop to make round balls that are 1/4 cup balls. Roll the meat into meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Heat a skillet with oil on medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot add a few of the meatballs in it, and cook on all sides. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
- ONce browned put the meatballs back on he tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked. Then use the meatballs as you would wish.