Easy Italian Meatball
This easy Italian meatball recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The juicy beef meatballs are cooked in a delicious sauce for a satisfying meal.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, dried basil, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands mix the ingredients until well combined. The mixture will be sticky.
- 2
Using a large ice cream scoop, scoop out and shape the meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet. Roll each meatball in all purpose flour and place back on the baking sheet.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the meatballs in batches until they're brown in all sides. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
- 4
Heat the pasta sauce in the same pan and bring it to a low simmer. Place the meatballs in the sauce and simmer for a few minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked. Top with shredded mozzarella, cover and cook for about two minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.