Description
Valentine Monster Meatballs are a fun, flavorful twist on the classic recipe, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying an intimate dinner. These juicy meatballs, packed with savory herbs and topped with a vibrant tomato sauce, are not only delicious but also visually appealing. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they promise to impress your loved ones whether it’s Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain or Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine tomato sauce and oregano; pour half over the meatballs before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot drizzled with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg