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Our easy meatball recipe on top of past and covered in marinara sauce
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Easy Meatball Recipe

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This meatball recipe is easy to make, full of great flavor, and incredibly versatile. A perfect addition to spaghetti, or as a meatball sandwich, or even as an appetizer.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes

SERVINGS

4

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes or fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 oz jar of your favorite marina or tomato based pasta sauce 12can

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, parsley salt and milk. Use you hands and mix it real well for a minute or 2. It should have a slightly sticky feel when ready. This is perfect!
  • Shape into 2 inch balls (or smaller if you desire for appetizer size)
  • Heat skillet on medium heat and add meatballs. Brown meatballs by rolling them around in the pan. They don't need to cook all the way through - just brown them.
  • Once meatballs are browned, drain off the fat but keep the meatballs in the skillet. Add marinara sauce and lower heat to low setting. If you skillet has a cover, cover it. Bring sauce and meatballs to a very low simmer and let cook for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: ground beef, italian meal, meatballs
Servings: 4
Calories: 364kcal