Quick Meatballs

Whip up a family-friendly dinner in no time with this Quick Meatballs recipe—a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor! In just 25 minutes, you’ll create tender, juicy meatballs made from ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic, all bound together with a touch of parsley for freshness. These golden-brown meatballs are cooked to perfection in a skillet and smothered in a rich marinara sauce, making them an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Serve them over spaghetti for a classic meal, pair with garlic bread for a cozy side, or enjoy them as a party appetizer. With minimal prep and maximum taste, these easy homemade meatballs are sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the mixture.

Step 2

Form the meat mixture into small balls, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter, and set them aside on a plate or tray.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned all over.

Step 5

Once browned, pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 6

Serve the meatballs hot over spaghetti, with a side of garlic bread, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1120.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1813.6

Total Fat 132.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 540.6mg	0%
Sodium 4093.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 102.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 399.0mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1359.4mg	0%

*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

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 13.2%