Description
Master the art of making delicious and juicy German meatballs with this simple recipe, featuring a blend of ground beef and pork, spices, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean to fat ratio)
1/2 lb ground pork
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork.
- Add breadcrumbs and finely chopped onions to the mixture.
- Crack the egg into the bowl and pour in the milk.
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Wet your hands slightly and roll the mixture into meatballs the size of golf balls.
- Place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
These meatballs can be served with pasta, in sub sandwiches, or with traditional German sides like sauerkraut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
