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.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 34 min
Total time: 49 min
Servings: 25 meatballs

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef 80/20
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground veal
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese grated
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup white onion finely chopped
1/2 cup parsley chopped
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil
Olive oil for frying
1 1/2 cup milk
3 slice italian bread crust removed

Method

Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.

350°
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.