These playoff meatballs are perfect for game day snacking or any gathering. Made with a combination of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, these meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. Serve them with your favorite sauce or as a topping for sandwiches. The prep time for this recipe is only 20 minutes, and the recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs. Enjoy these delicious and crowd-pleasing meatballs during your next sports event or get-together!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warmed through.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the marinara sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the meatballs hot with toothpicks as a tasty appetizer, or use them as a topping for sandwiches or pasta.
- Enjoy the delicious playoff meatballs!
