Meatballs without Breadcrumbs
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Servings
18 meatballs
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Calories
87 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Meatballs without Breadcrumbs
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Delicious homemade meatballs without breadcrumbs! They're made from ground beef mixed with tasty spices and herbs. You can enjoy them for dinner by themselves or with your preferred sauce.
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Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef 250 g, Notes 1, 2
- ½ lb ground pork 250 g
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder Notes 2, 3
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
Instructions
- Sauté onion: Chop the onion finely. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the pan and sauté the onion on medium heat until translucent and only lightly golden. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients (You will use the same pan to fry the meatballs).1 small onion + 1 tablespoon oil
- Combine ground meat, lightly beaten egg, grated garlic, chopped parsley, salt, paprika, thyme, pepper, and onions in a large bowl.½ lb ground beef/ 250 g + ½ lb ground pork/ 250 g + 2 garlic cloves + 1 large egg + 2 tablespoons parsley + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + 2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder + ½ teaspoon thyme + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Form 16 – 18 meatballs.
- Cook meatballs: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in the pan. Fry the meatballs in two batches without overcrowding the pan. Let the meatballs cook without touching them for a while until the bottom turns brown. Then, use tongs or a spatula to gently flip the meatballs so they cook and get brown on all sides. You might need to turn them a few times to ensure they cook evenly. Cook them for about 8 minutes or until cooked through.If required, add a bit more oil for the second batch.2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Check: To ensure the meatballs are thoroughly cooked, you can use a meat th
Notes
- Ground meat: A mixture of beef and pork.
- You can use only beef that is not too lean; aim for medium, meaning 20% fat and 80% lean meat; otherwise, the meatballs might be too dry. Or you can use only ground pork.
- Paprika powder: Make sure you use good-quality paprika, the best brand you can afford. It does make a difference when it comes to paprika; cheap paprika tastes only of dust.
- For a spicier kick, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika powder with smoked or hot paprika powder. Or you can add a little cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1meatball from 16
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
151mg
(6%)
Potassium
93mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
168IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1meatball from 16 | |
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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