Description
Homemade meatballs are a comforting classic that elevate any meal into a cozy gathering. These juicy, flavor-packed bites combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, making them perfect for pasta dishes, subs, or as delightful snacks. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, they’ll quickly become a family favorite. Impress your loved ones with this simple yet delicious recipe that guarantees satisfaction with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- 5. Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat while meatballs bake.
- 6. Serve meatballs topped with warm marinara sauce alongside spaghetti or in crusty rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg