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Ground Beef Meatballs

Savory Ground Beef Meatballs: Comfort Food Made Easy

Enjoy these irresistible Ground Beef Meatballs, a quick and flavorful comfort food perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Choose 80/20 or 85/15 for juicy meatballs.
  • 1 Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use Italian-style for extra flavor; soak in milk for moisture.
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated.
  • 1/4 cup Onion (minced) Adds moisture and sweetness.
  • 2.5 tsp Garlic (minced) For aromatic depth.
  • 3/4 tsp Salt Enhances the flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper For warmth.
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped) Adds freshness.
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce For simmering the meatballs.
  • 8 oz Spaghetti or Hoagie Rolls Serve with pasta or in rolls.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spoon or Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Mince the garlic and onion, chop fresh parsley, and grate the Parmesan cheese.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Mix gently.
  4. Scoop the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then flip and bake for another 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Transfer meatballs to a pot with marinara sauce and let simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs are family-friendly and can be served in various ways for different occasions.

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