This recipe for homemade meatballs is the one my mother made growing up. I now make them for my family, and my picky husband loves them. Serve with your choice of pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder , or to taste
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning , or to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 jar marinara sauce , 28 ounce
Instructions
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1
Combine beef and egg in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix together, but do not overmix, as it will get tough.
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2
Shape into 1- to 2-inch balls.
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3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in the hot skillet until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
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4
Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a pot over medium-low heat. Add cooked meatballs to sauce and let simmer for added flavor, about 15 minutes.
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