Meatballs

Ingredients

• • 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, chicken or combination)
• • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• • 1 egg
• • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• • 2 cloves garlic, minced
• • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• • 1/2 tsp dried basil
• • 1/4 tsp salt
• • 1/4 tsp black pepper
• • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• • Tomato sauce, for serving

Method

1. 01

   Combine meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, onion, garlic, parsley and seasonings.

2. 02

   Mix gently until just combined. Form into evenly sized balls.

3. 03

   Heat oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides.

4. 04

   Cover and cook until fully cooked through (about 10–15 minutes depending on size).

5. 05

   Serve with tomato sauce, pasta, rice or as desired.

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