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easy meatball recipe

Easy Meatball Recipe: 7 Steps to Tender Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A simple and delicious recipe for making meatballs that are perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Mix the ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. While the meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan.
  7. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot with your choice of pasta or on a sub roll.

Notes

  • For a variation, use ground turkey or chicken.
  • Try adding spices like crushed red pepper for heat.
  • Meatballs can be frozen after baking for later use.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: easy meatball recipe, meatballs, Italian cuisine