Joe'S Favorite Meatballs

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Joe's Favorite Meatballs are tender, flavorful meatballs made with ground beef, garlic, parsley, and bread, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with rich sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 slices white bread, crumbled
  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat eggs slightly.
  2. Add milk and crumbled bread; mix well.
  3. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Add ground chuck, chopped parsley, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper; mix until well blended.
  5. Shape into 24 meatballs.
  6. Cook meatballs directly in sauce for added flavor.
  7. Skim fat from sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

431 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.3g 41% DV
Total Fat 8.9g 11% DV
Carbs 73g 27% DV
Fiber 10.2g 36% DV
Sugar 12.6g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10097.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2049mg 44% DV
Cholesterol 83.5mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 67.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 69.7mg 77% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 282.8mg 22% DV
Iron 17.3mg 96% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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