Description
This 4C bread crumbs meatball recipe delivers tender, flavorful meatballs perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or appetizers. Achieve restaurant-quality results with this easy homemade recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup 4C bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Your favorite marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather, measure, and prep all ingredients. Mince the garlic and grate the Parmesan cheese.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine ground meat, 4C bread crumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Avoid overmixing.
- Form the Meatballs: Roll small amounts of the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides (8-10 minutes). Add marinara sauce, simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and sauce thickens.
Notes
- For a spicier meatball, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Try a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal.
- Add finely chopped onions or carrots.
- Use water or beef broth if you don’t have milk.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fried and Simmered
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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