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Tender Italian Beef Meatballs

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These juicy Italian beef meatballs, infused with garlic and herbs, are perfect for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound 80/20 ground chuck
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely grated or minced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or pressed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for topping)
  • Olive oil (for skillet preparation if pan-frying)

Instructions

  1. Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Mix the soaked breadcrumbs with ground chuck, Parmesan, egg, Italian herbs, black pepper, onion, garlic, and salt until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Sauté the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Serve the meatballs on a platter garnished with parsley, alongside pasta or on their own!

Notes

For extra flavor, try using fresh herbs or add crushed red pepper flakes for a kick.

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