Beef Meatballs
Beef meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Tender and flavorful, these juicy bites are easy to prepare and will have your family and friends coming back for more. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a dish that transforms any meal into a memorable experience. Serve them with pasta, as appetizers, or simply enjoy them on their own—these beef meatballs are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For saucy meatballs, add marinara sauce and simmer for 15 minutes or bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg