Homemade Italian Meatballs

These classic Italian-style meatballs are tender, flavorful, and baked to perfection. Made with a blend of beef, pork, Parmesan, and seasonings, they’re perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as an appetizer.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings meatballs

Calories 147kcal

Author Tina Frank

Ingredients

32 ounces 80/20 ground beef chuck
16 ounces ground pork
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup Italian bread crumbs
3 large eggs
¼ cup purified water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 32 ounces of 80/20 ground beef chuck, 16 ounces of ground pork, 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, ¾ cups Italian bread crumbs, 3 large eggs, ¼ cups purified water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper. Use your hands to knead and fold all of the ingredients together.
Weigh out 2 ounces of the mixture for each meatball, shape it into 36 round meatballs, and place them in your prepared baking dish.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish, serve, and ENJOY!

Notes

Meat Blend Matters: Using a mix of beef and pork ensures a juicy texture and rich flavor.

Uniform Sizing: Weighing the meatballs to 2 ounces each ensures even cooking.

Internal Temperature: Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F for perfectly cooked meatballs.

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