Description
Juicy, tender classic meatballs made with a beef-and-lamb blend, soaked bread for moisture, and simple Italian seasonings. Simmered gently in tomato sauce, they’re flavorful, comforting, and perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or appetizers.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef and lamb blend
3 slices bread, crust removed
1 egg
1 tbsp dehydrated onion flakes
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Soak the bread in the milk for 2 minutes until softened, then mash into a smooth mixture.
- Combine the ground meat with the soaked bread mixture in a large bowl.
- Add the egg, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Shape into golf ball–sized meatballs.
- Place the meatballs gently into a pot of tomato sauce.
- Simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
Notes
Swap part of the meat blend for ground turkey for a lighter version.
Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
Mix in chopped parsley for freshness.
Place a small cube of mozzarella inside each meatball for a cheesy center.
Bake instead of simmering if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
