Description
Learn how to make the perfect 4C Bread Crumbs Meatball Recipe at home. This ultimate homemade comfort food experience is easy to follow and delivers juicy, flavorful meatballs that are ideal for spaghetti or any of your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix 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
- 1/4 cup milk (or water)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Your favorite tomato sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, 4C bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, egg, milk (or water), salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a plate or baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Pour your favorite tomato sauce over the browned meatballs, simmer for at least 30 minutes, and serve over spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
Notes
- Don’t overmix to prevent tough meatballs.
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning meatballs.
- Allow meatballs to simmer longer for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: 4C bread crumbs meatballs, homemade meatball recipe, easy meatball recipe, classic meatballs, Italian meatballs, comfort food