Classic Homemade Meatballs
Delicious and classic Homemade Meatballs are perfect in a big bowl of spaghetti! Simple to prepare and perfectly seasoned, this easy stovetop recipe for savory ground beef meatballs is a real crowd pleaser.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 376kcal
Cost $35
Equipment
- stovetop
- chef knife
- cutting board
- Dutch Oven or large pot
- mixing bowls
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh sliced basil leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 1 large egg
- 26 ounces pasta sauce
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons fresh sliced basil leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Place ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic salt, minced garlic, cream, Parmesan, Panko, mustard, basil and egg into a large mixing bowl. Gently stir to combine all ingredients. Don't over mix.
- Roll the beef mixture into even size meatballs. I use a medium cookie scoop to form same-size meatballs.
- Heat large skillet with oil over medium heat. When hot, cook meatballs until browned on both sides and cooked through. When done, transfer to a plate.
- Wipe any remaining oil out of pan then add pasta sauce, warming over medium low heat. Place meatballs into sauce and let simmer until ready to serve.
- Before serving, garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Serve as an appetizer or with spaghetti.
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1606mg | Potassium: 1042mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1095IU | Vitamin C: 14.1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 5.1mg