Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (preferably chuck for tender, juicy meatballs)
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce (for serving)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Meatball Mixture: Combine ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, Worcestershire, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Form the Magnificent Meatballs: Shape mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch diameter balls, ensuring they are tightly packed.
- Cook the Meatballs to Perfect Juiciness: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake meatballs on a lined baking sheet for 15–20 minutes or sauté in a skillet with oil until cooked through.
- Prepare the Marvel-inspired Marinara Sauce: Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, adding Italian herbs or chili flakes if desired.
- Assemble the Mythical Meal: Add cooked meatballs to hot marinara sauce and simmer briefly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red chili flakes to the marinara sauce or meatball mixture.
- These meatballs can be cooked in a slow cooker on low for 4 hours for a hands-off approach.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake/Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
