Best Simple Meatballs

Name: Best Simple Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 500 grams Ground Beef (Lean or regular ground beef); 1 small Onion (Finely chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 large Egg (To bind ingredients); 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or seasoned); 1 teaspoon Salt; 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil (For frying or greasing baking sheet)

A delicious and simple recipe for homemade meatballs, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. These meatballs are easy to prepare and cook, making them ideal for any day of the week.

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Raw ingredients mixed in a bowl

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

International

English

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

28g

Protein

12g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Hand forming a meatball

Ingredients

Ground Beef
(Lean or regular ground beef)
500 grams
Onion
(Finely chopped)
1 small
Garlic
(Minced)
2 cloves
Egg
(To bind ingredients)
1 large
Breadcrumbs
(Plain or seasoned)
0.5 cup
Salt
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
0.5 teaspoon
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
(For frying or greasing baking sheet)
2 tablespoons

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Meatballs placed on a baking sheet

Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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Ensure all ingredients are in the bowl before mixing for even distribution.
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Using your hands, gently mix all the ingredients until they are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
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Using your hands, gently mix all the ingredients until they are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
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Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling raw meat.
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Take small, equal portions of the meat mixture and roll them between your palms to form uniform meatballs.
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Take small, equal portions of the meat mixture and roll them between your palms to form uniform meatballs.
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Lightly moisten your hands with water to prevent the meat mixture from sticking.
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Place the formed meatballs onto a greased baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each meatball. Alternatively, prepare a skillet with cooking oil for frying.
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Place the formed meatballs onto a greased baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each meatball. Alternatively, prepare a skillet with cooking oil for frying.
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Don't overcrowd the pan or baking sheet to allow for even cooking.
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Cook the meatballs. If baking, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned. If frying, cook in the preheated skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until all sides are browned and the meatballs are cooked through.
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Cook the meatballs. If baking, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned. If frying, cook in the preheated skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until all sides are browned and the meatballs are cooked through.
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Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
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Remove the meatballs from the oven or skillet. Serve hot as is, or with your favorite sauce, pasta, or side dish.
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Remove the meatballs from the oven or skillet. Serve hot as is, or with your favorite sauce, pasta, or side dish.
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These meatballs pair wonderfully with marinara sauce or a creamy mushroom sauce.