Now that you have the ingredients ready, follow these easy steps to create your own mouthwatering Calabrian Spicy Meatballs:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for the final baking stage.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Calabrian chili paste, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Form Meatballs: Mix until just combined and form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat a generous amount of olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Meatballs: Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer to Oven: Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve Hot: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
By following these steps, you’ll have a delicious tray of Calabrian Spicy Meatballs ready in no time!