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Ground Beef Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce

Savory Ground Beef Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce Delight

Enjoy these delicious Ground Beef Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce, a comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 ground beef for best flavor
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs plain or Italian-seasoned
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for searing the meatballs

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients on the countertop.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sear the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Serve the meatballs over pasta or with crusty bread, garnished with basil or Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Do not overmix the meatball mixture to avoid tough meatballs. Ensure he meatballs reach 160°F for food safety.

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