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Learn how to make meatballs like these homemade italian meatballs served on a bowl full of spaghetti
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5 from 2 votes

How to Make Meatballs

Use this old family recipe to create the best homemade meatballs to enjoy now or freeze for later.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs
Servings: 16
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Carrie Ypma

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs Ground Beef
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 cups Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Parsley Dried
  • 1/4 cup Oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Sleeve Saltine Crackers approx. 37 crackers

Instructions

  • Place ground beef in a large bowl. Add eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Top with crushed saltine cracker crumbs.
  • Mix all the ingredients together until it's thoroughly combined.
  • Roll the beef mixture into a large ball by hand. Each meatball should be about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, like the size of a golf ball.
  • Place meatballs on a lightly greased cookie sheet about a half inch apart.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until they're brown.
  • Add to your favorite spaghetti sauce and serve immediately over pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballs | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 4mg
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