Meat-a-balls Recipe

Name: Meat-a-balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Or To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; ⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese; ⅓ cups Italian Style Bread Crumbs; 1 whole Egg; 1/2 cups Flour; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce, 14-16 Ounces; 1 package Spaghetti Noodles Or Your Favorite Pasta, 16 Ounce Package

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef
1- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Or To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese
⅓ cups Italian Style Bread Crumbs
1 whole Egg
1/2 cups Flour
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 jar Spaghetti Sauce, 14-16 Ounces
1 package Spaghetti Noodles Or Your Favorite Pasta, 16 Ounce Package

1
In a medium or large bowl, combine the beef, salt, seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, parmesan, bread crumbs and egg.
2
Gently roll into 1-1/2 inch sized balls.
3
Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to half an hour.
4
Then dredge the chilled meatballs in flour.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
6
Brown the meatballs without over crowding the pan.
7
When they are done, remove to a plate and finish with the remaining meatballs.
8
Add more oil as needed.
9
Place your browned meatballs in a pot of simmering spaghetti sauce to finish cooking, about 20 minutes.
10
Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
11
Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
12
* If using table salt, reduce the Kosher Salt measurement down by 1/2 a teaspoon or so.
13
Enjoy!

736

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Beef, 1- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Or To Taste, 1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt, 1/4 teaspoons Pepper, and more.

Yes, Meat-a-balls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meat-a-balls

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