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Homemade Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs

This is a great traditional meatball recipe that can be dressed up in a variety of different ways depending on your preferences!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Comfort Food, Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Stainless Steel or Cast Iron Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 percent fat
  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Cheese choose one with a mild flavor
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Granulated Onion or onion powder
  • 1/4 cup Milk optional (if mixture seems dry)
  • Parsley optional - garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium sized mixing bowl add all ingredient except the cheese, milk, and parsley. Gently mix until all ingredients are distributed evenly. Be sure not to overmix as this can make the meatball too compact and tough.
  • (Optional) If the mixture seems a little dry add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Add in cheese and gently fold it into the mixture.
  • Heat a saute pan to medium-high heat. A stainless steel or cast iron pan are preferred or something that can be go in the oven. At this time you will also want
  • Add a tablespoon of tallow, lard, butter, or ghee to the pan and place meatballs in pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side until there is a nice brown sear on each side.
  • Place entire pan in oven and put a meat thermometer in the largest meatball. Cook until it reaches 155 degree. Pull out of oven and let rest for 5 minutes. The meat will continue cooking to 160 degrees during this time.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy!
Keyword All Natural, Animal Based, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free