Italian Meatballs Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Italian Meatballs that are perfect for a comforting meal. These tender meatballs are packed with flavor and can be enjoyed on their own, with pasta, or in a sub sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground beef (85% ground chuck)
- 1 cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
- 1/4 cup dried parsley (or fresh parsley, chopped finely)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3–4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for pan frying)
Instructions
- Meatballs – In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Use hands to mix until combined. Shape into rounds and place on a lined pan.
- Cooking Meatballs on Stovetop – Cook in olive oil in a skillet, browning all sides for about 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Baking Meatballs – Preheat oven to 375°F. Drizzle olive oil on a pan, place meatballs on it, and bake for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Italian, Meatballs, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe
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