The Classic Meatball
Ingredients
- 1 lb. of ground beef highest quality (80/20)
- 1 lb. of ground pork highest quality (80/20)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. pepper
- 1 tbsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tbsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp. paprika
- 1/3 tbsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. (This step is optional but great for easy clean up!)
- Add all the ingredients listed into a large mixing bowl.
- Using your hands, mix until everything is evenly combined, being careful not to over work your meatballs.
- Note: Over mixing may cause your meatballs to come out tough and rubbery. So handle with care!
- Once everything is fully incorporated, roll about 2 tbsps. at a time into balls. They don’t have to be perfectly round but you want to make sure there aren’t any cracks in your meatballs. You should get 20-24 meatballs total.
- Set your meatballs about an inch apart on your aluminum lined baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Notes
At this point, you can add them to your favorite marinara sauce and let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. You can serve them over spaghetti for a simple spaghetti and meatballs dish, or serve it over some delicious creamy cauliflower puree. You can also top them with marinara and mozzarella cheese and broil them in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Either way, you can’t go wrong!