Description
Ground beef meatballs are a timeless comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any table. Juicy, flavorful, and easy to make, these meatballs are perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Served with rich marinara sauce over al dente spaghetti, each bite promises a satisfying flavor experience. Plus, they’re versatile enough to be enjoyed as appetizers or on their own, making them a crowd-pleaser in any setting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined—avoid overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and let simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (about 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg