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Classic Meatball Recipe

The Only Homemade Meatball Recipe You'll Ever Need

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 624.16 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • ½ cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 4 cups homemade or store bought pasta sauce

Instructions
 

  • Mix oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside. In a very large mixing bowl, add ground beef and eggs. Mix extremely thoroughly. I usually put on plastic gloves then mix with my hands. Warning: this will be cold and your hands will be sore, but it will be WORTH IT! After a few minutes of mixing, add bread crumbs, seasoning, and parmesan and mix again. You really want everything to be mixed very well.
  • Roll meatballs into the size desired. I like BIG meatballs, so I usually roll them an inch and a half thick.
  • Once you're done rolling, simmer in homemade or your favorite store-bought sauce for at least two hours on low heat. I like to raise my sauce pot on the burner so it's away from the heat. Stir gently every 5 minutes at first, and then after 30 minutes, you can stir every 15 minutes.
  • The best thing about these meatballs is that since they're simmering on low in the sauce, you really can't over-cook them.
  • I love putting these in the pot two hours before guests arrive. When dinner time rolls around, your house will smell incredible. Serving with pasta optional, but recommended. Deliciousness guaranteed.