Pizzeria Meatballs

Ingredients

Makes approximately 7-8 meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)

• 1 lb ground pork

• 1 1/4 cups seasoned breadcrumbs

• 2 eggs

• 1 tbsp granulated garlic

• 1 tbsp granulated onion

• 1 tsp kosher or sea salt

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

• 7g fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare

   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix the Ingredients

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, granulated garlic, granulated onion, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.

   • With your stand mixer, mix for approximately 30 seconds. (remember they are dense)

3. Form the Meatballs

   • Scoop out 6 oz portions of the mixture and roll them into meatballs. You should get about 7-8 large meatballs.

   • Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake the Meatballs

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

   • Let the meatballs cool, slice them to desired thickness and place them on your fresh grinder roll with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. Bake at 400°F (200°C) until cheese is melted.

     👉 Tip: Freeze any leftover meatballs in a freezer safe container for up to three months.

   • To Reheat:

     1. Thaw the meatballs completely before reheating.

     2. Place them in a saucepan and cover with water heated to 140°F (60°C) or above.

     3. Heat for 15–20 minutes, or until the meatballs are warmed through.