Description
These homemade meatballs are a classic comfort food, perfect for serving with pasta or in a sandwich. Made with a blend of ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings, these meatballs are flavorful and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 2-3 minutes. Add ground meat, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Use a spoon to shape the mixture into balls. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the Meatballs: Add meatballs in batches to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain excess oil on a paper towel and serve warm with marinara sauce or pasta.
Notes
- For baked meatballs, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Frying (or Baking option)
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
