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Ground Beef Meatballs

Ground Beef Meatballs: Juicy Bites of Comfort Food Heaven

These Ground Beef Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for any meal occasion, delivering ultimate comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Simmer Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 or 85/15 for best results
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Progresso Italian style or gluten-free
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
  • 0.5 medium Onion (minced) Fresh or onion powder as substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh minced for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Or white pepper if preferred
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Dried parsley can be substituted
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for a spicy kick
For Serving Suggestions
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Classic pairing for serving
  • 2 medium Zucchini Noodles Low-carb option
  • 4 rolls Hoagie Rolls For meatball sub option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mince the garlic and onion, chop the parsley, and grate the Parmesan cheese.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, and red pepper flakes until just combined.
  4. Form the mixture into 1½-inch balls and place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, flip each meatball, and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. Transfer meatballs to marinara sauce and simmer gently for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in sauce.

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