Classic Meatloaf and Meatballs

Make classic Italian meatloaf or meatballs with this easy 2-for-1 recipe. A family favorite made with simple ingredients, Italian seasonings, and lean ground beef. Serve with spaghetti, mashed potatoes or on a sub.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Recipe Type Beef, Camping, Fall, High-Protein Meals, Kid-Friendly, Meat, Meatballs, Served Hot

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings Servings

Calories 514kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup diced green bell pepper OR 4 oz can green chilis (adds mild spice)
1 teaspoon onion powder OR use ¼ cup diced onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3-4 tablespoon ketchup

Instructions

Knead all ingredients together until well combined.
Form meat mixture into a loaf and press into a loaf pan for meatloaf.
Portion using a cookie scoop and roll into balls for meatballs.
Spread a thin layer of ketchup over top.
Meatloaf: Bake at 350˚F for 1 hour or until meat is brown all the way through. Drain off grease as needed.
Meatballs: Bake at 350˚F for 30 minutes or until meat is brown all the way through. Drain off grease as needed.
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, over spaghetti or on sub rolls.

Notes

To make meatballs: form meat mixture into 1" balls and bake on a baking sheet for 20 minutes. For larger meatballs, form into 2" balls and bake for 30 minutes.
Cook beef to an internal temperature of 160ºF.

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