Skillet Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 1 tablespoon milk , or as needed
• 0.25 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 onion
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons pepper
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, beat egg, and add in 1 tablespoon milk. Stir in panko breadcrumbs; let stand for 1 minute to soften slightly. Add ground beef.

2. 2

   Place onion in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

3. 3

   Add onion, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl of ground beef. Using clean, gloved hands, combine mixture gently. If mixture feels tough, add 1 tablespoon milk. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.

4. 4

   Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in a single layer, without crowding, into the skillet, and cook, turning and moving them around every 2 or 3 minutes, until well browned on all sides and no longer pink at the center, 10 to 14 minutes, adjusting temperature as needed. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). You may have to cook meatballs in batches.

5. 5

   Remove meatballs to a foil-lined drip tray. Serve with pasta and sauce if desired.