Juicy Classic Italian Meatballs Recipe in 4 Easy Steps
Tender and flavorful meatballs made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and Italian herbs. Perfect with pasta or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook meatballs for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with pasta or your favorite sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Fresh herbs can replace dried ones if available.
- Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving for juicier results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg