Description
Ready for the ultimate comfort food? These Homemade Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. Perfect for easy dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, they combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Italian spices for a crowd-pleasing favorite. Whether you serve them with pasta, mashed potatoes, or as meatball subs, this quick and easy recipe is a go-to for weeknight meals and cozy weekend cooking. If you’re looking for new food ideas or dinner ideas that are satisfying and simple, this easy recipe hits all the marks for a healthy snack, hearty entrée, or fun twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add ground beef, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix gently until combined.
3. Shape into 1.5-inch balls.
4. For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F, place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 18–20 minutes.
5. For pan-frying: Heat oil in a skillet and cook meatballs, turning to brown evenly until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Serve hot with your favorite sides or freeze for later use.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture; it helps keep the meatballs tender.
For even cooking, make sure your meatballs are the same size.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy dinner, quick recipe, homemade meatballs, food ideas, comfort food