Soft meatballs: the secret to making them juicy and tasty!
Classic American-Style Meatballs
Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, these are the all-purpose meatballs you know and love—perfect for spaghetti, subs, or served as an appetizer.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins (Bake) | Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4-5 (Makes 12-15 large meatballs)
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
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500 g (1 lb) ground meat (a 50/50 mix of beef and pork is ideal)
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1 large egg
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60 g (½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese
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30 g (½ cup) plain breadcrumbs (Italian-seasoned works too)
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60 ml (¼ cup) milk or cream
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1 clove garlic, minced
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5 g (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
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½ tsp dried oregano (optional, for that "Italian-American" flavor)
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½ tsp onion powder (optional, but recommended)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
For the Simple Tomato Sauce (Optional but Classic):
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1 (24 oz / 700g) jar of your favorite marinara sauce or:
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2 tbsp olive oil
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½ onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (28 oz / 800g) can crushed tomatoes
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1 tsp dried basil
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½ tsp dried oregano
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
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