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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs are tender, moist, and packed with flavor, making them perfect as an appetizer, snack, or served with spaghetti.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, lunch, sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 meatballs
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

For Meatballs

  • ⅓ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs or cornflake crumbs
  • ¼ cup Whole Milk
  • 2 tablespoon onion finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic fresh, finely diced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon basil fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oregano fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chives fresh, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb ground beef or chicken, pork, lamb, or turkey or a mix of meats
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese or Pecorino, finely shredded

For sauce

  • 15 oz tomato sauce plain
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoon honey or raw cane sugar

To serve

  • Whole Wheat Pasta
  • Shredded Cheese Parmesan or Pecorino
  • Fresh Parsley or Oregano to garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Make your Panade: In a large bowl add your breadcrumbs and milk along with your fresh herbs (onion, garlic, chives, basil, oregano, thyme) and your dry seasonings (salt, pepper, smoked paprika and Italian seasoning).
  • Make your Meatballs: Mix in your ground beef, egg and shredded cheese.
  • Shape your Meatballs: Using a tablespoon, measure and divide your meat mixture into approximately 24 meatballs and roll them gently between your palms to form them into balls.
  • Pan-Fry your Meatballs: Heat a skillet on med-high heat and gently place your meatballs in one at a time, being sure to space them apart. Cook until browned all sides.
  • Make and add your Sauce: Combine tomato sauce with salt, pepper, dried oregano and honey. Add to pan with meatballs and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Rest and Serve: Let your meatballs rest for 5-10 minutes before serving and enjoying.
  • Storage: Bring any leftovers to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1121mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 598IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 3mg
Keyword American, Appetizer, Dinner, Italian, meatballs, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs
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