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Description
A simple recipe for delicious homemade meatballs, perfect for any meal. These meatballs are versatile and can be baked or fried.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add milk and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper if baking, or heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat if frying.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through, if baking.
- Fry meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, if frying.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use a mix of ground beef and ground pork.
- You can freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating.
- These meatballs can be added to pasta sauce, served as an appetizer, or used in sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: homemade meatballs, ground beef meatballs, baked meatballs, italian meatballs, meatball recipe