Italian Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
348 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Meatballs
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Italian Meatballs is perfect to feed a crowd. These meatballs cook tender, juicy and full of flavor on the stovetop or in the oven with simple ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, eggs, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well using your hands or a large spoon until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape the meat mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You should have around 24 meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Cover the skillet and simmer the meatballs over low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the meatballs and sauce.
Notes
- I recommend using ground beef with a higher fat content (80/20 or 85/15), to help keep the meatballs moist and tender.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
684mg
(29%)
Potassium
358mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
404IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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