Dinner Favorite: Grandma's Italian Meatballs
Learn how to make Grandma's Italian meatballs that are incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with classic flavor. The perfect easy Sunday dinner favorite!
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Cost: $10.00
Equipment
- 1 small skillet
- 1 spoon
- 1 grater
- 1 knife
- 1 whisk
- 1 large bowl
- 1 13x9 inch baking pan (with rack)
- cooking spray
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp each of dried parsley flakes, dried oregano, and dried basil
- optional: cooked pasta and pasta sauce.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°,
- In a small skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the onions. Cook and stir them until tender about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook about 1 minute longer. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cheese, eggs, seasonings, bread crumbs and the onion mixture.
- Add the beef and turkey, mix lightly but be sure to mix thoroughly. Shape into 1 ½-inch balls.
- Place the meatballs on the greased wire rack inside the baking pan.
- Bake until lightly browned and cooked thoroughly about 18 to 22 minutes.
- If desired serve with hot pasta and pasta sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Dinner Favorite: Grandma's Italian Meatballs
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
251
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
123
mg
41
%
Sodium
563
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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