Italian Meatballs
Italian Meatballs
This meatball recipe is a great base, which can be adjusted to match the desired flavor profile you are after. They work equally well served as an appetizer with a sauce, or on the side of a main pasta entrée.
BEFORE YOU START: The mixing can be done by hand or in a stand mixer on low speed.
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Yield: Makes 30-35 Small Meatballs
Ingredients
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork
½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten lightly
1 cup panko (Japanese/coarse) bread crumbs
Preparation Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F on Convection Roast Mode with a rack at position 3.
- In a large bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients together until well incorporated.
- Add the eggs and mix until just combined, then do the same with the panko.
- Form the mixture into 1 ounce balls (about 2 tablespoons).
- Place onto a lightly oiled baking pan with sides.
- Roast for 18–20 minutes or until cooked through.