Homemade Meatballs
Delicious homemade meatballs made with ground beef and fresh ingredients.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet or baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 cup minced onion
- 0.33 cup breadcrumbs
- 2.5 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (optional)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, parsley, and Parmesan cheese (if using). Mix thoroughly without overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into 1 ½ inch balls, about 1 tablespoon per meatball. Place on an oiled plate or lined baking sheet.
- To cook in a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs for about 10-12 minutes, turning until browned and cooked through.
- To bake, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in some Italian herbs or spices. Serve these meatballs with pasta, in a sub sandwich, or on their own with a dipping sauce.