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Easy Italian Meatballs

Juicy, flavorful meatballs perfect for pasta, subs, or freezing for later.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 237
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup onion (finely minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar optional
  • olive oil for baking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sauce
  • 1 medium onion (chopped) about 1 cup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.33 cup apple vinegar optional, or use broth/water
  • 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 14-oz can tomato sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon brown sugar optional, to balance acidity
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • grated Parmesan for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, finely minced onion, egg, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
  5. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic; cook for another minute.
  6. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the skillet. Optionally add apple vinegar or broth/water and brown sugar. Let simmer on low heat.
  7. Once meatballs are done baking, transfer them into the skillet with the sauce and gently stir to coat. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 10.76gProtein: 26.9gFat: 8.01g

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