Description
Make the most delicious and tender meatballs with this easy 4C bread crumbs recipe. Perfect for spaghetti night, meatball subs, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Achieve moist, flavorful homemade bread crumb meatballs that are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mixture of beef and pork)
- 1 cup 4C bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite tomato sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Ensure that the garlic is minced, the parsley is chopped, and the Parmesan cheese is grated.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, 4C bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, and egg. Pour in the milk or water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix all the ingredients together with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into meatballs. Aim for about 1-inch in diameter for each meatball. Place the formed meatballs on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat your favorite tomato sauce in a large pot over medium heat. Gently add the meatballs to the simmering sauce. Cover the pot and let the meatballs cook in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture; this will keep your meatballs tender.
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a richer flavor.
- Ensure the 4C bread crumbs are fresh for the best taste and texture.
- Simmer the meatballs in your favorite tomato sauce for added flavor.
- For an extra touch, brown the meatballs in a pan before adding them to the sauce.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Mix in some finely chopped onions or bell peppers for added texture and flavor.
- Use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or provolone, for a unique twist.
- Experiment with different herbs like oregano or thyme to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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