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Home » Recipes » Easy Homemade Meatballs for Comforting Family Dinners

Easy Homemade Meatballs for Comforting Family Dinners

Filed Under: Dinner June 27, 2024

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homemade meatballs in a pan with basil

When I was about 15, I attempted to make meatballs on my stovetop for the first time. Armed with ground beef and a vague notion of what meatballs should be, I rolled them into balls and hoped for the best. Needless to say, they completely fell apart and tasted rather uninspiring. It made me wonder—had I ever seen my mom make meatballs? Most of my early cooking lessons came from her, but meatballs weren’t part of our regular menu. It’s not her fault; we’re not Italian, and spaghetti with meat sauce was much simpler to prepare. And honestly it make it that much more exciting share my own homemade meatballs recipe that I figured out all on my own…eventually haha.

Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

Yet, absence does make the heart grow fonder. Despite my early mishap, I always felt a surge of excitement and joy whenever I had the chance to enjoy a well-made meatball. Maybe it’s just that I really love them, or perhaps it’s because they were a rare treat in our household.

Fast forward to today, and I find myself lovingly making meatballs for my own kids. It’s more work, but I can’t help but wonder if my enthusiasm stems from my childhood longing for these savory delights. This recipe, therefore, is a labor of love—a tribute to my favorite meatballs made for my favorite people.

Homemade Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 grated onions
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 cups hotdog rolls or leftover bread, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine grated onions, ground beef, crumbled bread, milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and eggs. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to form meatballs and place them in the pan.
  4. Cook meatballs, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Serve with your favorite sauce, pasta, or spaghetti squash.
homemade meatballs over spaghetti squash

I’m thrilled to share my very own meatball recipe with the world, something I can refer to again and again. I hope you love it as much as my family does!

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homemade meatballs recipe in a pan with basil

Homemade Meatballs Recipe


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
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Savor the deliciousness of homemade meatballs crafted with ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and savory seasonings. Perfectly browned and full of flavor, these meatballs are ideal for pairing with your favorite sauce and pasta.


Ingredients

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  • 2 grated onions
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 cups hotdog rolls or leftover bread, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the grated onions, ground beef, crumbled bread, milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and eggs. Mix everything together well until thoroughly combined.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the meat mixture evenly and roll into meatballs. Place the meatballs in the pan as you go.
  4. Stir and rotate the meatballs frequently, cooking until they are browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce, pasta, or spaghetti squash.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10

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