Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1/2 pound ground pork
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 jar marinara sauce (for serving)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper (optional)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Oven
– Frying pan (if pan-frying)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). While it’s heating up, I like to gather all my ingredients to make the process smoother. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if you’re feeling adventurous. Mix everything together gently with your hands or a spatula until just combined. You want to be careful not to overmix; otherwise, your meatballs could turn out tough. (See the next page below to continue steps…)