We Love Homemade Meatballs!
This easy meatball recipe is a family favorite main dish. We’ve made them for years and love them for so many reasons. Not only are they an easy dinner recipe, but they can be served as an appetizer. We also like to use them as a base for Crock Pot Meatballs and Grape Jelly Meatballs. This easy meatball recipe is also perfect in soups and pasta, but they’re just as good on their own dipped in a sauce (Alfredo Sauce and Marinara are our go-to’s). Any way you have them, they’re sure to be loved.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes BAKE TIME: 12 minutes
2 pounds ground beef – For tender and flavorful meatballs, stick with fattier meats. The most popular meat choice is ground beef (80/20 or 70/30). You can also try ground pork, veal, or even Italian sausage or a combination of 2 different types of meat. Ground turkey and chicken are options, but they don’t have as much fat as beef which leads to a drier meatball. Try this Turkey Meatball recipe which is formulated to balance the lean meat. 2 whole eggs – They act as part of the binding agent to hold the meatballs together. 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese – Freshly grated works best! ½ cup plain breadcrumbs – This is the other part of the binding agent (with the eggs). It also helps absorb the juices/liquids in the meat. 1 teaspoon garlic powder – It adds just a hint of flavor that makes them even more delicious. 1 teaspoon onion powder – or use minced onion or even real onions. 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or garlic salt ½ teaspoon black pepper
How to Make Homemade Meatballs
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