Meatballs with Sausage and Ground Beef
The tastiest Italian meatballs are made with a delicious mixture of sausage and ground beef, and oven baked until golden brown. You'll love these flavorful meatballs with spaghetti, in sandwiches, on pizza, and more!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Small skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1/2 pound ground chuck (or ground beef)
- 1 slice bread
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease or spray with cooking spray.
- Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. When it melts, add the onion and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 90 seconds. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sausage and ground beef. Pulse the bread in a food processor or blender to make crumbs and sprinkle over the meat mixture. Add the onion mixture, egg, salt, and pepper and combine until well blended.
- Use a tablespoon to form the mixture into balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the meatballs are lightly browned and cooked all the way through, about 20 minutes. Cool the baking sheet on a wire rack. Makes about 18 to 20 meatballs.
Notes
Leftover meatballs can be stored, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To reheat, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Cook in the oven until heated through, about 8 minutes.
To freeze cooked meatballs, cool completely to room temperature before freezing. Arrange on a baking sheet and freeze. Remove frozen meatballs to a sealed container or freezer bag, and freeze for up to 2 months.
To defrost frozen meatballs, place in the refrigerator and allow to thaw overnight before using. Follow reheating instructions above.
Nutrition
Serving: 3piecesCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 20gFat: 15.8gSaturated Fat: 5.8gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 654mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 14mgIron: 8mg
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