Description
Juicy and flavorful meatballs made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and herbs. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown meatballs on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with pasta, sauce, or as desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh parsley.
- Meatballs can be frozen before or after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: meatballs, beef, Italian, homemade, easy