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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

These melt-in-your-mouth Italian meatballs are tender and flavorful, perfect for dinner or lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 lb ground beef or your choice of meat
  • ¼ medium onion finely diced or grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add Italian bread crumbs and milk. Combine well and set aside while preparing the other ingredients, for at least 5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, and parsley to the breadcrumb mixture, and mix with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Portion onto the prepared baking sheet (using a cookie or ice cream scoop will make it easier). Wet your hands with water, and roll meatballs into 2" diameter balls.
  • Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165˚F (74°C). Remove from oven and drain off any excess fat. Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe will create ultra-tender meatballs with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. For firmer meatballs, adjust the breadcrumbs and milk amounts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcal
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