The Ultimate Easy Meatball Recipe
A delightful and simple meatball recipe perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings, bringing comfort and joy to every table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Olive oil (if pan-frying)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: If you’re baking the meatballs, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, grated onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Shape the meatballs: Take a small amount (about 2 tablespoons) of the mixture and roll it into a ball.
- Cooking options: Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes in the oven or pan-fry them in olive oil for 6-8 minutes.
- Add to sauce (optional): Once cooked, gently nestle them into a pot of simmering sauce for about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy them over pasta, in a sub, or on their own with a drizzle of sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating crushed red pepper flakes for spicy meatballs or substituting breadcrumbs with crushed crackers or oatmeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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