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Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs

Prep Time
16 min
Cook Time
32 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
Recipe Details
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tsp regular butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large uncooked onion(s), minced
  • 1 pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg(s), beaten
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely minced (or 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning)
  • 3/4 tsp table salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup(s) canned beef broth, or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup(s) white wine
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to caramelize, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove onions to a large mixing bowl and add beef, egg, parsley (or Italian seasoning), salt and red pepper flakes; mix well to combine. With damp hands, roll forty-eight 1/2-inch meatballs.
  2. Place same skillet over medium-low heat. Add meatballs, broth and wine; simmer until cooked through, gently turning meatballs once during cooking, about 20 minutes. Yields 4 meatballs per serving.

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