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Another Italian Meatball Recipe Recipe

Craving authentic Italian flavor? This recipe uses just 1 pound of ground beef (because sometimes life gives you a pound!), resulting in juicy, flavorful meatballs simmered in rich homemade marinara. Perfect for a weeknight meal or freezer stash, these meatballs are incredibly easy to make and taste unbelievably delicious! Impress your family with this simple yet elegant dish – guaranteed to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 807.9 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Another Italian Meatball Recipe

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Ingredients for Another Italian Meatball Recipe

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • Milk
  • Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper
  • Fresh Italian Parsley
  • Fresh Basil
  • Garlic Cloves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups homemade marinara sauce (or your favorite store-bought)

How to Make Another Italian Meatball Recipe

  1. Gently heat your homemade marinara sauce in a large pot over medium-low heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering marinara sauce.
  5. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 1.5-2 hours, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Serve the meatballs over pasta, polenta, or rice. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

119 g

Sugar

185g

Fat

61g

Carbs

27g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Main Dish Beef Easy European Beginner Cook Italian Comfort Food Oamc Freezer Make Ahead Ground Beef Meat Taste Mood 4 Hours Or Less