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Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe

Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe

These easy homemade meatballs are perfect for a quick family dinner or a gathering. Serve them with your choice of pasta or as a delicious appetizer!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef 80% lean
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs Italian style
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 2 eggs large
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • 2 cup marinara sauce store-bought or homemade

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  • Shape mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
  • Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Serve with your favorite pasta or a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg