My Simple 9 ingredient Italian Meatballs
So last night my kids wiped out my stock of Italian meatballs (6 pounds) and they said it was the best I've ever cooked. So with their endorsement I'll share it here.
1 - pound 80/20 ground beef
1 - pound ground veal
1 - pound ground pork
Italian seasoning
Garlic powder
Italian bread crumbs
All cheese shredded
Parmesan
Provolone
Mozzarella
Turn oven on to 400 degrees
Mix meats and to your tastes seasoning, powder and bread crumbs. I do this combo till the meatballs look drier and everything smells good. Let it rest for 5 minutes or so ( I clean the kitchen ,,) then 1/2 bag of all 3 cheese mixed in with meat.
Break out a baking pan and spray with olive oil lightly. I use one that 13 x 24 or something close to that.
Form meatballs to the size of your thumb touching your index finger. At this point the balls should be holding shape, if not add more of the seasoning, powder and crumbs. Place on tray about a inch apart and put in oven.
Wait till the meatballs are just turning brown 🟤 then take out of oven. They should be well formed and done in center.
Get your sauce going and place meatballs into sauce so it's over the top of them. Cook for 20-30 minutes.
Serve and eat.
No eggs needed the cheese and bread crumbs take care of the binding.
Bon Appetit
Posted Jun 4, 2026, 12:54 AM UTC