5 from 21 votes
Maggiano's Meatballs
Maggiano's Meatballs combine ground beef with garlic, herbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, and seasoned breadcrumbs to create moist, flavorful meatballs. They are browned in olive oil and finished in the oven for an even cook. This recipe uses precise seasoning and cooking methods to achieve evenly sized meatballs that hold together and deliver balanced flavor and texture, suitable for serving with marinara sauce and pasta.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
400 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 20 ounces ground beef 80/20
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 8 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons basil finely chopped, fresh
- 3/4 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Combine all the ingredients, except oil, in a medium bowl. Mix well by hand until all the ingredients are well combined. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
- Using a two tablespoons cookie scoop form 16 evenly sized meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs on each side for a few minutes, just until browned.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and continue cooking in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite marinara sauce on top of pasta.
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Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for a balance of moisture and flavor without excessive grease.
- Use a two-tablespoon scoop to make uniform meatballs that cook evenly.
- Lightly oil hands with olive oil to prevent sticking while shaping meatballs.
- Cook meatballs to an internal temperature of 150°F and let rest; they will continue cooking after removal from oven.
- Do not add too many breadcrumbs or overwork the mixture to avoid mushy meatballs that fall apart.
- Choose flavorful seasoned breadcrumbs as they contribute significantly to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
805mg
(34%)
Potassium
353mg
(8%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3.1mg
(3%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 805mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.