Easy Pleasing Meatballs
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for "Easy Pleasing Meatballs," a family-friendly dish packed with Italian-inspired flavors. Featuring a perfect blend of ground beef, Parmesan cheese, Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, and aromatic garlic, these tender homemade meatballs are irresistibly juicy and bursting with savory goodness. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re finished with a quick sear for extra flavor and baked to perfection for a healthier touch. Serve them smothered in marinara sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy enough for weeknights. Whether paired with pasta, nestled into sandwiches, or enjoyed solo, these meatballs are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy cooks, this recipe offers minimal prep, simple ingredients, and maximum flavor—your new go-to for stress-free, delicious dining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 piece Large egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands, gently mix all the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.
Scoop out about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the meatballs for about 2 minutes on each side until browned. (This step is optional but adds extra flavor.)
Transfer the browned meatballs back to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
While the meatballs bake, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat if you plan to serve them with sauce.
Once the meatballs are done cooking, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes.
Serve the meatballs warm, topped with marinara sauce and garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy with pasta, crusty bread, or a side salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1108 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 14% | |
*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.
