Description
Indulge in the comfort of homemade ground beef meatballs! These juicy, flavorful morsels are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and are sure to bring joy to your dining table. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to festive gatherings, this recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into uniform meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs without overcrowding and brown on all sides for about 7 minutes.
- If desired, pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, cover, and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot with pasta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg