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Italian Meatballs

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs for Comfort Food Bliss

Discover the melt-in-your-mouth Italian meatballs that transform busy weeknights into comfort food bliss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80-85% lean)
  • 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Milk whole or 2%, almond milk cautiously
  • 1 small Onion finely diced or grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 large Egg beaten; or use a flax egg
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped; or use dried parsley in lesser quantities

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Italian bread crumbs with milk and let it sit for at least 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef, finely diced onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley to the soaked breadcrumb mixture and gently mix until just combined.
  4. Form the mixture into 2-inch diameter meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Let the meatballs sit for a couple of minutes before serving with your favorite marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. They can also be air-fried for a healthier option.

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