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Simple Italian Meatballs
The best easy meatballs that are tender & full of flavor. Simple Italian meatballs are made with beef, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs & ready in 35 minutes.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 36 meatballs
Calories: 47 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon parsley (or ½ tablespoon chopped fresh)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- ¼ cup milk
EXTRAS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓-½ cup broth (vegetable or beef)
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Slowly add the milk until you have a soft compact mixture. Form the mixture into small balls.
- In a large pan add the olive oil and the meatballs, brown on all sides turning often. Cook for approximately 5-6 minutes. Add the broth, cover and cook on medium/low heat for approximately 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Stir occasionally to make sure the meatballs don't burn. Remove the lid and cook 2-3 minutes on high to thicken slightly. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Cooked meatballs will keep for up to four days in the refrigerator. Keep them in an airtight container.
- To freeze them, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper until they are frozen and then transfer them to a freezer safe container. They will keep for several months. You can warm them in sauce or broth when you are ready to serve them.
Nutrition Information
Calories
47kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
19IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.