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Christmas Eve Meatballs

Heavenly Christmas Eve Meatballs for a Cozy Family Feast

Enjoy these Christmas Eve Meatballs, a festive treat that combines savory ground beef and pork with aromatic herbs and spices for a heartwarming holiday dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

For Cooking

  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • a few tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Christmas Eve Meatballs

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
  • Add breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, large eggs, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil to the meat mixture. Mix until evenly distributed.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Shape the meat mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter, yielding approximately 24 to 30 meatballs.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown each meatball for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish and pour the marinara sauce over the top.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
  • Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving with pasta, on a sub, or on their own.

Notes

Mix ingredients gently to keep meatballs tender. Ensure even size for cooking consistency. Let rest before serving for maximum flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Christmas Eve Meatballs, comfort food, easy recipe, family feast, holiday recipe, meatballs
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