Easy Homemade Meatballs

RecipeBoy.com (shared from The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook)

An excellent addition to your marinara sauce!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients

16 ounces ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. It's easiest if you use your clean hands to mix.
Form the meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Set the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, just until the meatballs are cooked through.

Notes

VARIATIONS:

add 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms and/or onions to the mix.
add a little grated Parmesan cheese
add minced garlic

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 4mg

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