Fast Fix Microwave Meatballs
Say goodbye to long cooking times with these Fast Fix Microwave Meatballs! This quick and easy recipe delivers tender, flavorful meatballs in just 18 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans. Made with ground beef, a touch of Parmesan, and pantry-staple seasonings like garlic and Italian spices, these meatballs are cooked entirely in the microwave for ultimate convenience. Smothered in marinara sauce, they pair beautifully with pasta, crusty bread, or as the star of a meatball sub. With minimal prep and no stovetop required, this dish is the ultimate time-saver without compromising on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
Instructions
In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients together thoroughly with clean hands or a spoon until evenly combined.
Form the mixture into 12 meatballs of equal size, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate, leaving space between each one.
Cover the plate with a microwave-safe lid or wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
Microwave the meatballs on high for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the lid or wrap, turn the meatballs over, and spoon the marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs.
Cover the plate again and microwave on high for an additional 3 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Let the meatballs rest for 1-2 minutes before serving. Serve them on their own, over pasta, or in a meatball sub for a quick and hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 6% | |
*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.
