Easy Meatball Recipe
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Easy Meatball Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by browning finely diced onions in olive oil to add sweetness and moisture. The onions are mixed with ground beef, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, beaten egg, cream (or milk), fresh parsley, and seasonings, resulting in a moist and flavorful mixture. The mixture is divided into small, evenly sized meatballs and baked on a prepared sheet until browned and fully cooked. Baking rather than frying provides a cleaner cooking method while ensuring a tender center with a slightly crisp exterior.
The recipe can be tailored by including additional herbs and spices to reflect different cuisines, such as parmesan and Italian herbs for Italian style, taco seasoning for Mexican influence, or feta and olives for Greek flavors. This flexibility lets the cook adjust the meatballs to complement various dishes from pasta to rice or as appetizers.
Using a cookie scoop helps form uniform meatballs, promoting even cooking. Removing any excess liquid from the pan before serving can improve texture and presentation. Baking times are short, making this a practical recipe for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 whole egg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small, nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion until browned and tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add cooked onions to a large bowl with remaining ingredients. Stir until evenly combined. Divide mixture into even 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoon portions and roll to smooth. (A cookie scoop works great for this!)
- Place meatballs on prepared pan and bake 15-17 minutes or until browned and completely cooked. Remove meatballs (and any extra run off from the cooking process from the bottom of each meatball) and use as desired.
Notes
- For Italian meatballs, add 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano to the mixture.
- For Mexican style, incorporate taco seasoning or 1 teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder.
- Greek variation includes 1/4 cup crumbled feta, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2 tablespoons chopped olives.
- Using a cookie scoop helps make evenly sized meatballs for consistent cooking.
- Bake the meatballs until browned and completely cooked, removing any runoff liquid from the pan before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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