Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

Name: Parmesan Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground chuck; 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 2 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley; 1/4 c. minced fresh onion; 1/2 c. dried bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 large beaten egg; water (to moisten); 2 c. seasoned tomato sauce

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground chuck
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley
1/4 c. minced fresh onion
1/2 c. dried bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1 large beaten egg
water (to moisten)
2 c. seasoned tomato sauce

1
Mix the first 11 ingredients together in a bowl.
2
Add water, a little at a time, if needed, to moisten the mixture.
3
Moisten your hands and form the meat mixture into meatballs.
4
Brown the meatballs in butter over medium heat in a wide skillet.
5
Turn them often as they cook.
6
Rotate the meatballs from pan center to pan edge as they brown.
7
When all the meatballs are browned, carefully pour off the excess fat.
8
Turn the heat to medium-high.
9
Add the seasoned tomato sauce to the skillet and return the pan to the heat.
10
If you do not have a seasoned tomato sauce on hand, add a pinch or two of garlic powder, basil, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper to a few cups of canned tomato sauce.
11
The meatballs are ready to serve after they simmer 15 minutes in the sauce.
12
Turn them a few times while they cook in the sauce.

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 lb. ground chuck, 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley, 1/4 c. minced fresh onion, and more.

Yes, Parmesan Meatballs 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.

Parmesan Meatballs

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