Homemade Meatballs Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥘 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of homemade meatballs, a classic comfort food that brings families together. These meatballs are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, making them a perfect addition to any meal. Whether served over buttered noodles or enjoyed on their own, these meatballs are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 1 cup minced onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 can beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, minced onion, milk, salt, pepper, and bread crumbs. Mix until well combined, ensuring that all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Shape the Meatballs:
- Take small portions of the meatball mixture and roll them into balls, approximately the size of a ping-pong ball. Place the formed meatballs on a plate or tray, ready for cooking.
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Brown the Meatballs:
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd them. Brown the meatballs on all sides until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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Simmer in Beef Broth:
- Once the meatballs are browned, pour in the can of beef broth, covering the meatballs. Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the broth for 20 minutes, allowing them to absorb the rich flavor of the broth.
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Thicken the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet with the meatballs and broth, stirring gently to combine. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, coating the meatballs in a luscious gravy.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the meatballs on a platter and serve them hot over buttered noodles, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. These homemade meatballs are sure to be a hit with family and friends, so sit back, relax, and savor every delicious bite.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 377.2
- Fat Content: 27.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 83.4mg
- Sodium Content: 996.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 0.5g
- Protein Content: 22.9g
Recipe Notes:
- For a lighter version, you can use lean ground beef or a combination of ground beef and ground turkey.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning according to your taste preferences by adding herbs like parsley, oregano, or basil.
- These meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for future use. Simply place the cooked meatballs in an airtight container or freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm them in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
