- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 8 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Pepper (to taste)
- 5 fresh oregano leaves chopped
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1.5 cups panko
- Oil for frying ( I used combination 1 cup canola & 1 cup olive oil)
Description
Best Italian Meatballs Ever ~
Once you’ve made your meatball mixture you can freeze 1/2 of it, if you like it freezes well.
I hope you enjoy these meatballs as much as my family does!
Directions
- Combine beef and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley basil, oregano salt and pepper.
- Add milk and panko into meat mixture.
- Shape into meatballs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Fry meatballs in batches.
- When the meatball is brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towels.
- These are soo good I crave them!
I can’t wiat to try this recipe, sounds so good!
It makes alot, but they freeze well
Your right with the title. These are the best Italian meatballs. I followed your advise and froze some. That will make a fast dinner some night and delish!
You just keep knocking them out of the park! By far the best meatball recipe. You keeping posting and I’ll keep cooking!
Awhhh Thanks!! I thought so, I’m glad to hear you thought so to. Thank you for trying my recipes and taking the time to leave feedback
Happy Cooking ~ Kelly
I want to start out and say… I LOVE your site and your recipes even more I’ve made a few and can’t wait to make more! Ok these are serious the best meatballs I’ve ever had and made! Way to go Kelly!
Best meatballs I have had in a long time.
Thanks Kelly
Aww… Thanks Debbie, it makes me smile
These are the best meatballs i had. | am italian….lol
I think it is the Panko that makes the difference.
Hi Anna! Thank you so much for your kind feedback! It makes my heart happy that they were a hit… And you being Italian! I think your right, I think it makes them less dense. Thanks again for taking the time to leave me your feedback. XO