Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Million Dollar Meatballs! Tender, flavorful, and packed with rich ingredients, this dish is a showstopper for any dinner table. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
🍖 1 pound ground beef
🥚 1 large egg
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧀 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
🌿 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
🍞 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🥫 1 cup marinara sauce
🧈 2 tablespoons butter
🧄 1 clove garlic, sliced
🧀 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
1- Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are well incorporated. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender meatballs.
2- Form the Meatballs:
- Using your hands or a scooper, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- You should have approximately 12-14 meatballs.
- Place them on a plate and set aside.
3- Cook the Meatballs:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes in total.
4- Simmer in Sauce:
- Pour the marinara sauce over the browned meatballs.
- Lower the heat and allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, ensuring they’re cooked through.
5- Melt the Cheese:
- Preheat your oven to broil.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs, cover the skillet, and place it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
6- Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the oven carefully.
- Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
- This dish pairs beautifully with pasta or a warm loaf of crusty bread.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving
Proteins: 30g
Fats: 28g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Equipment: Large bowl, large skillet, spatula, oven-safe skillet
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure not to overmix the meatball ingredients to maintain their tenderness.
- If desired, you can add a kick with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
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