Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs (Printable View)
Juicy Italian meatballs, rich with parmesan, parsley, and a soft, tender texture everyone will enjoy.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main Ingredients
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1/2 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs
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2/3 cup whole milk
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1 pound ground beef
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1/4 medium yellow onion, finely diced or grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine Italian bread crumbs and milk. Stir well and allow mixture to hydrate for at least 5 minutes.
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Add ground beef, onion, garlic, beaten egg, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, and parsley to the soaked breadcrumb mixture. Gently mix by hand until ingredients are just combined, avoiding overworking the mixture.
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Portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie or ice cream scoop for even sizing. With damp hands, roll each portion into a ball approximately 2 inches in diameter.
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Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from oven, drain any excess fat, and serve with preferred sauce.
# Supplementary Details:
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Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to ensure a tender, light texture.