Description
A flavorful meatballs recipe that comes together in about 30 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 beaten egg
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Pinches of salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and beaten egg.
- Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, then mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs in the skillet for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite marinara sauce or over pasta.
Notes
These meatballs can be customized with different proteins or seasonings, and they freeze beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg