Best Easy Meatballs

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Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti!

By

Nicole McLaughlin

Updated on July 7, 2023

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

cooking spray
⅓ cup minced onion
⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs
⅓ cup half-and-half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ¼ pounds ground round beef
½ pound ground Italian sausage
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray.
Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cook's Note:

The meatballs are best when simmered in marinara sauce, but you can cook them in the oven for a full 17 minutes, and then cool completely and freeze for a later use.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

568	Calories
31g	Fat
39g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 568
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 12g	58%
Cholesterol 179mg	60%
Sodium 1718mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 31g	62%
Vitamin C 7mg	7%
Calcium 143mg	11%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1029mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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