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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs

These Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs are tender, moist, and packed with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, Entree, lunch, sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 meatballs
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

For Meatballs

  • ⅓ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs or cornflake crumbs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoon onion finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic fresh, finely diced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon basil fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oregano fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chives fresh, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb ground beef or chicken, pork, lamb, or turkey or a mix of meats
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese or Pecorino, finely shredded

For Sauce

  • 15 oz tomato sauce plain
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon honey or raw cane sugar

To Serve

  • whole wheat pasta
  • shredded cheese Parmesan or Pecorino
  • fresh parsley or oregano to garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add your breadcrumbs and milk along with your fresh herbs (onion, garlic, chives, basil, oregano, thyme) and your dry seasonings (salt, pepper, smoked paprika and Italian seasoning).
  • Mix in your ground beef, egg and shredded cheese.
  • Using a tablespoon, measure and divide your meat mixture into approximately 24 meatballs and roll them gently between your palms to form them into balls.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and gently place your meatballs in one at a time, being sure to space them apart. Cook until browned, then turn them to cook on the other side.
  • Just before your meatballs finish browning, combine the tomato sauce together with your salt, pepper, oregano and honey in a bowl. Add the sauce to your pan with the meatballs and allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Let your meatballs rest for 5-10 minutes before serving and enjoying.
  • Bring any leftover meatballs to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to three months.

Notes

These meatballs are versatile and can be served as an appetizer, snack, or with pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1121mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 598IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Appetizer, dinner, entree, meatballs, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs, snack
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