Easy Weeknight Meatballs Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 25-30 Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onions
- 4 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). 🌡️
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the egg. Then add the ground beef, chopped onions, dried oregano leaves, ground black pepper, chopped parsley, and mix everything together with your hands until well blended. 🥚🥩🧅
- Shape Meatballs: Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls with your hands and place them on a non-stick cookie sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other. 🍴
- Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remember to turn the meatballs over halfway through the cooking time. 🍪
- Simmer in Sauce: After baking, the meatballs will not be fully cooked. Transfer them to your favorite sauce in a pot and simmer for 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld together and the meatballs to absorb the sauce. 🍲
- Serve: Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta of your choice. 🍝
This Easy Weeknight Meatballs recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious meal any day of the week. The combination of ground beef, onions, and herbs creates flavorful meatballs that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Plus, with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up this dish in no time. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, these meatballs are a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy! 🎉
