Description
Creamy Italian comfort meets hearty meatballs in this irresistible Alfredo Meatballs dish that blends rich parmesan sauce with juicy, seasoned ground beef. Cheese lovers and pasta enthusiasts will savor each luxurious bite of this indulgent classic that brings warmth and satisfaction to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 2 large eggs
Dairy and Sauce:
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup cream cheese
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Components:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper, ensuring thorough and even distribution of seasonings.
- Incorporate beaten eggs, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and cream cheese into the meat mixture, gently folding ingredients until well-integrated without overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into uniform meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, using moistened hands to prevent sticking and maintain consistent size.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (around 375°F), carefully placing meatballs to avoid overcrowding.
- Sear meatballs for 3-4 minutes per side, rotating to achieve a golden-brown exterior and creating a delectable caramelized crust.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, reducing heat to medium-low, and allow meatballs to simmer and cook through, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Gently stir in heavy cream, creating a luxurious Alfredo-style sauce that envelops the meatballs with rich, creamy texture.
- Sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the meatballs, allowing it to melt and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and meatballs to absorb the creamy essence.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley, accompanied by pasta or crusty bread to complement the indulgent Alfredo meatballs.
Notes
- Opt for a blend of ground beef and pork to ensure juicy, flavorful meatballs with perfect texture and richness.
- Keep hands slightly damp when forming meatballs to prevent meat from sticking and create smooth, uniform shapes.
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to maintain a tender, light consistency that won’t become dense or tough.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute half the ground meat with ground turkey and use reduced-fat cream cheese and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 463
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 589 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 162 mg