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meatballs

Meatballs: 7 Simple Steps to Joyful Cooking Today


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Easy and tasty meatballs recipe for beginners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix everything together until combined.
  4. Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until browned.
  7. While the meatballs bake, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan.
  8. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and let them simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve with spaghetti or on a sub roll.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for healthier meatballs.
  • Don’t overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: meatballs, easy recipe, beginner cooking