Description
Tender, flavorful homemade meatballs made with ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan for a comforting family meal. These versatile meatballs are perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or solo servings.
Ingredients
Ground Beef
1 pound (80/20 blend recommended)
Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (plain or Italian-style)
Egg
1 large (beaten)
Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup (grated, plus more for serving)
Garlic
2 cloves (minced)
Onion
1/4 cup (finely minced or grated)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon
Olive Oil
2 tablespoons (for cooking)
Fresh Parsley
1 tablespoon (chopped, optional)
Instructions
Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl
Mix gently with hands until just combined (avoid overmixing)
Form mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (approximately 20-24 total)
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (3-4 minutes per side)
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet if browning in oven for 10 minutes
Serve warm with pasta, sauce, or as is
Notes
Skip Parmesan if avoiding dairy
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for lighter flavor
Chill meat mixture 30 minutes for firmer shaping
Use non-stick spray instead of oil
Meatballs freeze well in a single layer
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg