Meatballs are small, ball-shaped portions of ground meat mixed with other ingredients such as breadcrumbs, eggs, herbs, and spices. They are a versatile dish found in various cuisines around the world. The type of meat used can vary and may include beef, pork, veal, chicken, turkey, or a combination.
Grandma's meatballs in the oven recipe
Grandma's meatballs in the oven recipe is a mixture of ground meat and other ingredients that are typically formed into small balls, either by hand or with the help of a scoop, and then cooked by various methods such as frying, baking, or simmering in a sauce. The cooking method depends on the specific recipe and cultural influences.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic minced
- Eggs
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Milk
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, eggs, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper together. Mix very well.
- Now add the milk to the meat mixture and stir until combined. The mixture should be moist but still hold its shape.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
- While the meatballs are baking, warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan on the stovetop.
- When the meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan with the marinara sauce and gently coat the meatballs with the sauce.
- Your favorite meatballs are ready. Serve the meatballs on their own, with pasta, or in a sandwich.
- Enjoy your grandma's delicious meatballs!
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Nutrition
Serving: 50g
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