Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 20).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and sliced garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Return meatballs to skillet, cover, and simmer 12 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread or over pasta.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, chill meatball mixture 15 minutes before shaping.
- Double the sauce and freeze half for next time.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs + sauce
- Calories: 412 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 734mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 103mg
