Grandma’s tried and true classic meatball recipe. They’re juicy, flavorful and slathered in tomato sauce. They’ll be the star of any Italian dish you serve; meatball sub sandwiches, on buttered noodles, or simply broiled under a bed of cheese.
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Classic Meatballs
Grandma's tried and true meatball recipe. They're juicy, flavorful and slathered in tomato sauce; ready to pair with any Italian dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs I used Italian style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion diced small
- 1/2 cup milk or less depending on desired consistency
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Mix everything together in a large bowl, careful not to overwork.
- Form meatballs into whatever size you desire.
- Place on parchment paper.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, depending on size
- Remove from oven.
- In a large wide saucepan or dutch oven, heat up 1 - 1.5 quarts tomato sauce.
- Simmer meatballs in sauce for up to one hour.
- Use as desired - on meatball subs, buttered noodles, lathered in cheese, etc.
