Grandma’s Christmas Meatballs
Grandma’s Christmas Meatballs are a nostalgic, flavorful treat wrapped in rich marinara. This simple recipe delivers a festive meatball dish for holiday joy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 1 lb 450g ground pork
- 1 cup 120g breadcrumbs
- ½ cup 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup 10g finely chopped parsley
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup 120ml milk
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 24 oz 680g marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- I preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for this savory comfort dish.
Mix Meatball Mixture
- In a bowl, I combine 1 lb beef, 1 lb pork, 1 cup breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan, ¼ cup parsley, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 egg, ½ cup milk, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes for this holiday meatballs’ flavor.
Shape Meatballs
- I form ~20 one-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray for this Grandma’s Christmas Meatballs.
Bake Meatballs
- I bake for 25–30 minutes until browned and 165°F (74°C) for this simple recipe.
Simmer in Sauce
- I heat 24 oz marinara in a saucepan, add baked meatballs, and simmer 10–15 minutes for this festive meatball dish.