Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce: Juicy Comfort Food Made Easy
This dish combines juicy beef meatballs with a rich tomato sauce for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a large skillet, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions to the meatball mixture.
- Serve over spaghetti for a classic meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beef Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Comfort Food, Simple Recipes