Ingredients
- 3 slices white bread (crusts removed, diced)
- 2/3 cup milk or cold water
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15 fat content)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 Tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (to sauté)
Instructions
- In a bowl, place the diced white bread and soak it in milk or cold water until soft.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork.
- Add the soaked bread, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture.
- Mix all the ingredients together with your hands until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in size.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on the outside and cooked through.
Notes
Make sure not to overmix the meat; this will keep the meatballs tender. Feel free to add herbs and spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None