Juicy Meatball Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth in 30 Minutes
Classic meatballs made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, perfect for pasta or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 20 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Hindu
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley, and milk.
- Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- Shape into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 20 total).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through (8-10 minutes).
- Serve with pasta, in sandwiches, or with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- For crispier meatballs, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Freeze uncooked meatballs on a tray before transferring to a freezer bag for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg