Description
These flavorful mini meatballs with marinara sauce are a perfect appetizer or addition to pasta. Made with ground beef, Parmesan, and herbs, these bite-sized meatballs are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For Garnish:
- Extra Parmesan and parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano. Form small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil in a skillet. Remove and set aside. Simmer marinara sauce in the skillet, then return meatballs and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- These meatballs are versatile and can be used in various dishes.
- For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken.
- You can also bake the meatballs instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
