Italian Meatball Recipe
A delicious and classic Italian Meatball recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Serve them with pasta, in a sandwich, or on their own.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef 85% lean preferred
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs Italian-style
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until evenly combined, then shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add your favorite marinara sauce to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
Try serving these meatballs with spaghetti for a classic Italian meal.