Description
A comforting and flavorful recipe for Easy Homemade Meatballs that are a family favorite, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of ground meats)
- 1 cup bread crumbs (fresh or Italian-style)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop your onion and garlic.
- Combine the Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, parmesan, egg, and milk.
- Mix It Up: Using your hands, mix everything until just combined.
- Shape the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.
- Prepare for Cooking: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet for pan-frying.
- Cook Them: Bake for about 20 minutes or fry until golden and cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Toss in your favorite sauce or serve alongside pasta or polenta.
Notes
For added moisture, ensure to incorporate milk into the mixture. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, comfort food, Italian, homemade, family recipe