
Italian Meatballs
2
Point(s)
Total Time
48 min
Prep
16 min
Cook
32 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
Fresh herbs combine with lean ground beef for an easy meatball recipe with a range of applications. Since this recipe uses lean ground beef, which traditionally contains about 7% fat, we’ve included lightly browned onions in the meat mixture to add flavor and moisture. When shaping the meatballs, be careful not to over work the mixture as you form the balls, which will make them dense and tough. You’ll also want to keep the size of the meatballs consistent to ensure even cooking. Serve these bite-size morsels as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre, or combine with pasta or rice for a main course. They're also great stirred into soup.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
1½ tsp
Olive oil
1½ tsp
Uncooked onion(s)
1 large, minced
Uncooked 93% lean ground beef
1 pound(s)
Egg(s)
1 large egg(s), beaten
Fresh parsley
1 Tbsp, finely minced (or 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning)
Table salt
¾ tsp
Red pepper flakes
¼ tsp
Canned beef broth
¼ cup(s), or chicken broth
White wine
¼ cup(s)