How to Make Juicy Meatballs

Name: How to Make Juicy Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground meat, like ground beef, pork, chicken, turkey, or a combination (450g); ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers (35g); ½ cup milk (118ml); 1 large egg; ¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (14g); ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 to 2 tablespoons high-heat cooking oil for cooking

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

My basic meatball recipe is easy to make, calls on simple ingredients we usually have on hand, and guarantees juicy, tender, and flavorful meatballs. Use your favorite ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey), but make sure it has close to 10% fat. For a simple meal, pair these with spaghetti and tomato sauce, like our Homemade Pasta Sauce.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:04:19 GMT