Description
Mediterranean Meatballs Beef are a culinary delight that combines succulent ground beef with fragrant herbs and spices typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Each bite is a celebration, rich in flavor and perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to elegant gatherings. Paired with a luscious tomato sauce, these meatballs promise to transport your taste buds to sunny shores while providing comfort and satisfaction on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) whole or crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add canned tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about five minutes.
- Carefully add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer together for another five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg