Meatball Recipe – Pence with Pent

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This simple meatball recipe is juicy, tender and full of flavor, and is made from ground beef and pork, a few seasonings, parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. This is the person you want to be again and again!

smell: Tender and juicy, rich in flavor, salty, garlic and herbal flavors and a cheesy Parmesan finish.
difficulty: This meatball recipe is easy with only 3 steps: mix, shape and bake!
freezing: You can bake these meatballs immediately or freeze them in batches and freeze them for a relaxing weekend dinner.

Ingredients for making meatballs labeled: parsley, seasoning, milk, onion, bread crumbs, ground pork, ground beef, eggs, eggs, parmesan and salt and pepper

Mouthful Meatball Ingredient Tips

Meat: Combined beef and pork. A little fat makes them juicy, so I recommend lean beef (80/20). Try them with turkey or chicken, or swap out veal, lamb, or even a little bit of Italian sausage for extra flavor.
Egg: Helps put all the meatball ingredients together so that they don’t crash while cooking. It also adds some moisture to help soften the meatballs.
Bread crumbs: Seasoned bread crumbs add flavor, but you can use any bread crumbs or cookie crumbs.
milk: Milk gives these meatballs a soft texture and mixes with bread crumbs to prevent the meat from being too dense.
onion: Added flavor. If you don’t have fresh onions, replace it with frozen diced onions, onion powder or dehydrated onions.
Seasoning: Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese flavor for meatballs. Add extra seasoning, such as red pepper flakes or basil.

Add ingredients to a bowl to make a simple meatball recipe

Mix ingredients in a bowl to make meatball recipe simple

Don’t over-mix: Gently combine the ingredients with your hands; over-mix will make the meat dense and hard.
Stay juicy: Use lean meat (80/20) instead of extra lean meat. If you have extra lean meat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or ¼ cup chopped raw bacon.
size: This recipe produces 48 meatballs with a diameter of about 1.5 inches. If you make larger or smaller meatballs, adjust the baking time as needed.
Keep even: Make sure the meatballs are the same size so they are cooked evenly; a cookie spoon makes the job easy.

Freeze raw meatballs: Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze. After freezing, transfer the freezer bags for up to four months into the freezer bag.

Roast raw meatballs from frozenadd 6 to 10 minutes during cooking time, or until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached using an instant reading thermometer.

Freeze cooked meatballs: Bake as directed and cool on a baking sheet. Once cooled, transfer the meatballs to a clean parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze. After freezing, transfer to a freezer bag for up to 4 months. The meatballs can be melted overnight in the refrigerator or cooked in marinade sauce until heated (see recipe notes).

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Meatball Recipe

These meatballs are tender, juicy and full of flavor, making them a family favorite for any meal.

Preparation time 20 minute

Cooking time 20 minute

Total time 40 minute

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line up 9 x 13-inch baking trays with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, add beef, pork, bread crumbs, milk, onion, parsley, parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
Transfer the meat mixture into 48 meatballs, about 1.5 tablespoons per meatball, and place on a prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs reach 160°F.
If necessary, serve with tomato sauce.

*onion: For a milder flavor, add the onion to a little butter and add it to the meatballs, or replace it with ½ teaspoon of onion powder.
Sauce: To serve with pasta sauce, stir the cooked meatballs into the desired sauce and cook on the stovetop for 3 to 4 minutes.

freeze, Prepare as instructed and freeze on a baking sheet before or after baking. Transfer to refrigerator bags for up to 4 months.
bake Born Frozen Meatballsadd 6 to 10 minutes during cooking time and make sure the meatballs reach 160°F.
heating Cooked Frozen meatballs, Add them to the skillet with ½ cup of water. Cover and cook until heated, for 10 to 12 minutes, and add more water as needed.
heating Cooked Meatballs in pasta sauceadd ½ cup of water to the sauce and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated.

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on the cooking method and brand of the ingredients used.

course Appetizers, beef, dinner, main course, main course

gourmet food American

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