Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 egg; 0.5 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce

This homemade meatball recipe is a family favorite, passed down from my mother. My picky husband loves these meatballs served over pasta. Try this simple recipe today!

Total time40 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 egg egg
0.5 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef and egg. Add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently to combine, being careful not to overmix.
Form the mixture into 1- to 2-inch meatballs.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in the hot skillet, browning them on all sides until cooked through, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side.
While the meatballs cook, heat marinara sauce in a pot over medium-low heat. Transfer the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for about 15 minutes to enhance the flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 526 kcal
Fat Content: 25 g
Fiber Content: 7 g
Sugar Content: 20 g
Sodium Content: 1180 mg
Protein Content: 30 g
Cholesterol Content: 126 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 45 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g