Everyday Meatballs

These everyday meatballs are one-bowl, one-pot, frying-free, and packed with flavor. They can be served as a standalone dish, on top of spaghetti, broiled under cheese, or with a side of garlic bread.

By @smittenkitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup onion
• 1 egg
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 0 cheese
• 0 parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange them on a baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare your choice of sauce or accompaniment, such as spaghetti or a salad.
6. Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
7. Serve the meatballs with your prepared sauce or accompaniment.
8. Optionally, broil the meatballs under a blanket of cheese for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your everyday meatballs.