This recipe for the best meatballs will leave your taste buds begging for more. These homemade meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned to create a satisfying meal for the whole family. Serve them with pasta, in a sandwich, or on their own for a delicious dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 jar marinara sauce
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce over meatballs, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve meatballs hot with sauce over pasta or on a sandwich.
Interesting Facts
Meatballs are a staple in Italian-American cuisine and have been enjoyed for generations.
Using milk in the meatball mixture helps keep them moist and tender.
Parmesan cheese adds a delicious umami flavor to the meatballs.