Quick Meatballs

Whip up a family-friendly dinner in no time with this Quick Meatballs recipe—a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor! In just 25 minutes, you’ll create tender, juicy meatballs made from ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic, all bound together with a touch of parsley for freshness. These golden-brown meatballs are cooked to perfection in a skillet and smothered in a rich marinara sauce, making them an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Serve them over spaghetti for a classic meal, pair with garlic bread for a cozy side, or enjoy them as a party appetizer. With minimal prep and maximum taste, these easy homemade meatballs are sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the mixture.

Step 2

Form the meat mixture into small balls, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter, and set them aside on a plate or tray.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned all over.

Step 5

Once browned, pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 6

Serve the meatballs hot over spaghetti, with a side of garlic bread, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1120.6 grams (1120.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1814

Total Fat 132.80g	170%
Saturated Fat 44.10g	221%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 541mg	180%
Sodium 4093mg	178%
Total Carbohydrate 60.90g	22%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 13.80g
Protein 102.90g	206%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 399mg	31%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1359mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 13.2%