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Tender, juicy Italian meatballs made with beef, Parmesan, herbs, and milk-soaked breadcrumbs for perfect texture every time.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Scoop or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Stir breadcrumbs and milk together in a bowl to form a thick paste.
  3. Mix in Parmesan, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add ground beef and egg. Combine gently until just mixed.
  5. Shape into 1-inch balls and arrange on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake 18–20 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
  7. Simmer in warm marinara for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 22gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 310mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Bake first, then simmer in sauce for best flavor. Freeze after baking for easy meals.

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