Homemade Italian Meatballs
These Homemade Italian Meatballs are packed with flavor from a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage, plenty of Italian seasoning, garlic, onion, and Parmesan. They’re tender, well-seasoned, and easy to bake for pasta, meatball subs, pizza bites, or dipping in your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Make the Meatball Mixture
Add the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and parsley to a large bowl.
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Mix Gently
Use clean hands or a fork to gently combine the ingredients just until everything is evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing or packing the mixture too tightly, which can make the meatballs dense.
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Shape the Meatballs
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the meat mixture into even portions. Gently roll each portion between your hands to form a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. Using a cookie scoop keeps the meatballs evenly sized so they cook at the same rate.
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Bake the Meatballs
Bake for about 18–22 minutes, or until browned and the centers reach 160°F.
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Serve
Serve immediately with your favorite marinara and pasta, or use the meatballs in subs, bowls, or your Pizza Meatball Bites.
Note
Make It Gluten-Free
Replace the Italian breadcrumbs with gluten-free Italian-style breadcrumbs and make sure the Italian sausage and seasonings you're using are gluten-free.
