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Pork And Beef Meatball Recipe

This comforting dish features juicy meatballs made with a blend of pork and beef, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Cooking thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
  3. Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Using your hands, mix the ingredients until just combined.
  5. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  6. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
  7. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat.
  8. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the skillet with the marinara sauce and let them simmer for a few minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the meatballs rest in the sauce for at least 10 minutes before serving.