Juicy Pork and Beef Meatballs (Italian-Style Recipe)

These pork and beef meatballs are tender, flavorful, and perfect for pasta, subs, or meal prepping. Combining ground beef and pork delivers the perfect balance of richness and texture. Seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic, and Parmesan, they’re oven-baked and optionally simmered in marinara sauce for extra flavor.

Ingredients

• ½ lb ground pork
• ½ lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, Parmesan, herbs, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix just until combined—don’t overwork the meat.
3. Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1½-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
5. Optional: Simmer meatballs in your favorite marinara sauce for 5–10 minutes before serving.
6. Serve: Serve over spaghetti, in subs, or as appetizers with dipping sauce.