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Meatballs

HB-12233 · Hand-built original · American

Beef and pork meatballs with panko, parmesan and allspice, simmered in marinara or baked, and served over spaghetti.

AmericanMain course25 minServes 8312 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

Servings:8quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Pound Ground Pork
  • 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs (you can also substitute for gluten-free breadcrumbs!)
  • 1/2 Onion (finely diced)
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (mashed)
  • 3/4 Cup Parmigiano Reggiano (freshly grated, plus more for topping)
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Allspice
  • 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Jar Marinara Sauce of choice
  • 1 16 Ounce Package Spaghetti of choice

Method

  1. Combine the ground beef, ground pork, panko, diced onion, parsley, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, allspice, sea salt, black pepper and eggs in a large bowl and mix with your hands until evenly blended.
  2. Roll the mixture into even meatballs and set them out on a baking sheet as you form them.
  3. For the stovetop method, bring the marinara to a gentle simmer in a deep saucepan, add the meatballs, cover and leave them undisturbed for 25 minutes.
  4. Uncover, stir gently so every meatball is coated in sauce, and serve the meatballs over cooked spaghetti with extra Parmigiano Reggiano on top.
  5. For the oven method instead, heat the oven to 350°F and bake the meatballs on the sheet for 20 to 22 minutes, until they are no longer pink inside.

Prep: 25 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

312 kcalCalories
22.5 gProtein
5.6 gCarbs
22.5 gFat
7.9 gSaturates
0.7 gFibre
0.8 gSugars
409 mgSodium
125 mgCholesterol
396 mgPotassium
37 mgCalcium
2.3 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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