Hot Sausage and Beef Bacon Meatballs
Hot Sausage and Beef Bacon Meatballs
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 4 slices bacon, finely diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce, warmed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the hot Italian sausage (casings removed), ground beef, finely diced bacon, large egg, plain breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should get approximately 16-18 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the meatballs in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Brown the meatballs on all sides, turning them frequently, for about 8-10 minutes. They don't need to be cooked through at this stage, just nicely browned.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the warmed marinara sauce over the meatballs. Cover the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired. These meatballs are excellent with pasta, in a sub roll, or as an appetizer.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Sausage and Beef Bacon Meatballs
For the Meatballs
- 1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 4 slices bacon, finely diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce, warmed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the hot Italian sausage (casings removed), ground beef, finely diced bacon, large egg, plain breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should get approximately 16-18 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the meatballs in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Brown the meatballs on all sides, turning them frequently, for about 8-10 minutes. They don't need to be cooked through at this stage, just nicely browned.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the warmed marinara sauce over the meatballs. Cover the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Serve hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired. These meatballs are excellent with pasta, in a sub roll, or as an appetizer.
⏱️ 3 min