Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of homemade ground beef meatballs, perfectly seasoned and simmered in rich marinara sauce. These tender morsels are not just a crowd-pleaser but also a versatile dish that can be served over pasta, as appetizers, or even in sandwiches. With their savory flavors and inviting aroma, they are bound to become your go-to recipe for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce (for simmering)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for an organized cooking experience.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently using your hands until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) for uniform cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Pour marinara sauce over the seared meatballs. Cover and let them simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg