Italian Meatballs
Italian Meatballs are a juicy meatballs dish with a tender, cheesy center and rich marinara sauce. This easy recipe is ideal for comforting dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 500 g ground beef (80% lean)
- ½ cup 60 g breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup 15 g fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ cup 60 ml milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
- 1 jar 24 oz/680 g marinara sauce
Instructions
Mix the Meatballs
- In a large bowl, I combine 1 lb ground beef, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, ¼ cup parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 egg, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ¼ cup milk, mixing gently until just combined for this juicy meatballs dish.
Form the Meatballs
- I roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, yielding about 12–16 meatballs, and let them rest for 5 minutes to hold their shape for this easy recipe.
Fry the Meatballs
- In a large skillet, I heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. I fry the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes, for this savory polpette dish.
Simmer in Sauce
- I add 1 jar marinara sauce to the skillet, covering the meatballs. I simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through (165°F/74°C) for this Italian Meatballs dish.
Serve
- I serve the meatballs hot with pasta, garlic bread, or on a sub roll for this juicy meatballs meal.