December 26th, 2024
Recipes
Italian Beef Meatballs
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 30"
These Italian Beef Meatballs are perfectly juicy, tender, and delicious! Bonus: they’re meal-prep friendly and can be baked or pan-fried.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (about 90% lean)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (we use Instant Grain-Free Breadcrumbs)
- 33333333/100000000 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
- 33333333/100000000 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven (if using) to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Note: These meatballs will release liquid as they bake, so a rim is important to keep the liquid from spilling.
- Step 2: Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Add in 3/4 cup of cold water to the bowl and use clean hands to mix until everything is well combined. The mixture will feel very wet.
- Step 3: Shape the meat into meatballs, each about the length of a thumb. You should have somewhere between 17 to 20 meatballs. To make shaping easier, we recommend setting up a small bowl with water and periodically dunking your hands into it so the meat sticks less to your hands.
- Step 4: To Bake the Meatballs: Place the meatballs in a single layer on the rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 23-25 minutes. Flip the meatballs over halfway through the baking time. They will release liquid as they bake. To Fry the Meatballs: Heat a thin layer of high heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in a single layer and fry until browned and cooked through. About 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a towel-lined plate and repeat this process with all remaining meatballs.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite sides.
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Italian Beef Meatballs
PT30M 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (about 90% lean) 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (we use Instant Grain-Free Breadcrumbs) 33333333/100000000 cup grated parmigiano reggiano 33333333/100000000 cup parsley, chopped 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper, to taste (optional) Gluten Free 17 Servings
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