Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of homemade ground beef meatballs, bursting with rich flavors and a juicy texture. Perfectly seasoned and golden-brown, these versatile meatballs are ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Serve them with marinara sauce over pasta, or enjoy as a delicious appetizer. With easy preparation steps and satisfying results, these meatballs will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands.
- Roll the mixture into balls about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce or as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (156g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg