Ultimate Rustico Meatballs

Name: Ultimate Rustico Meatballs
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef (grass-fed 90/10 for best flavor, also great with bison meat); 1 lb ground pork (for richness); ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (or panko); ½ cup whole milk; 1 large egg; ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmesan); 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried); 1 tsp dried oregano; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ small onion, grated (with juices); 1 ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat); 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for umami); 1 tsp Dijon mustard (secret ingredient for depth); Olive oil (for frying, if pan-searing)

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If you’ve been searching for the perfect meatball—one that’s juicy, tender, and bursting with rich flavor—this is the recipe for you. Made with a savory blend of beef and pork, infused with...

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef (grass-fed 90/10 for best flavor, also great with bison meat)
1 lb ground pork (for richness)
½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (or panko)
½ cup whole milk
1 large egg
½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmesan)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tsp dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, grated (with juices)
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for umami)
1 tsp Dijon mustard (secret ingredient for depth)
Olive oil (for frying, if pan-searing)