Classic Meatballs
Mix ground beef, Italian sausage and Parmesan cheese to make the most flavorful and tender classic meatballs and cook them in a rich tomato sauce. Mama mia!
Servings 4
Calories 455kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ pound Certified Angus Beef® ground chuck
- ¼ pound bulk sweet Italian sausage skin removed
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a large mixing bowl combine beef, sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper by hand.
- Form into 16 meatballs approximately 1 ½-inch in diameter (can be made a day ahead, stored in refrigerator). Coat bottom of a 9 x 12-inch baking dish with tomato sauce and line with meatballs.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Turn each meatball upside down and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Use an instant read thermometer to confirm meatballs are fully cooked. (160° F internal temperature)
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1182mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 3.8mg