Description
Master the art of making the perfect, tender, and juicy meatballs using 4C bread crumbs! This ultimate meatball recipe tutorial provides a step-by-step cooking guide for delicious homemade Italian meatballs. Learn how to create flavorful meatballs that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground meat (beef and pork mix recommended)
- 1 cup 4C bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk (or water)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Add the 4C bread crumbs, beaten egg, and milk to the meat mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
- Using your hands, gently roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add the meatballs, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite marinara sauce over spaghetti, in meatball subs, or as appetizers.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture.
- Use a mix of beef and pork for a richer flavor.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked through, whether pan-frying or baking.
- Let the meat mixture rest for 15 minutes before forming meatballs for better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry, Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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