Nutrition Facts for Savory beef balls

Savory Beef Balls

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Elevate your dinner game with these irresistible Savory Beef Balls, a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that's perfect for family meals or entertaining guests. Made with ground beef, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, these tender morsels boast a rich depth of flavor while remaining wonderfully easy to prepare. Using breadcrumbs and a single egg ensures the beef balls hold together beautifully, while minced garlic adds a delightful aromatic touch. Seared to golden perfection in olive oil and cooked to juicy tenderness, these versatile meatballs are ready in just 35 minutes and pair flawlessly with dipping sauces, pasta, or a crisp green salad. Keywords: savory beef balls recipe, homemade meatballs, easy beef appetizers, ground beef recipes.

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Recipe Information

⏱️
Prep Time
15 min
🔥
Cook Time
20 min
🕐
Total Time
35 min
👥
Servings
4 servings
📊
Difficulty
Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items
  • 500 grams Ground beef
  • 50 grams Breadcrumbs
  • 30 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
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Pro Tip: Read through all ingredients before starting to cook!

📝 Instructions

8 steps
1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, and parsley.

2

Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Use your hands to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

3

Shape the beef mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, making sure they are tightly packed.

4

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

5

Place the beef balls in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Cook in batches if needed.

6

Sear the beef balls on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes.

7

Lower the heat to medium, cover the pan, and let the beef balls cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until fully cooked through.

8

Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce or as part of a main dish.

Cooking Tip: Take your time with each step for the best results!
1978
cal
101.2g
protein
103.7g
carbs
131.5g
fat

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (940.0g)
Calories
1978
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 131.5 g 169%
Saturated Fat 43.7 g 218%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7 g
Cholesterol 579 mg 193%
Sodium 4656 mg 202%
Total Carbohydrate 103.7 g 38%
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g 24%
Total Sugars 19.2 g
Protein 101.2 g 202%
Vitamin D 2.0 mcg 10%
Calcium 320 mg 25%
Iron 17.8 mg 99%
Potassium 1902 mg 40%

*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

20.7%%
20.2%%
59.1%%
Fat: 1183 cal (59.1%%)
Protein: 404 cal (20.2%%)
Carbs: 414 cal (20.7%%)