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Christmas Eve Meatballs

Savory Christmas Eve Meatballs: A Festive Family Favorite

These Christmas Eve Meatballs are a simple, crowd-pleasing dish that transforms ordinary ingredients into a festive family favorite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 medium finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 large eggs
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
For Serving
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork. Mix well until fully integrated.
  2. Add breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and eggs to the meat mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix until combined.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Shape the meat mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter, creating approximately 24-30 meatballs.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  6. Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling.
  8. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs are perfect for freezing. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for future meals.

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