Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with my go-to 4C Bread Crumbs Meatballs recipe. Perfectly tender and flavorful, these meatballs are made with 4C bread crumbs, ensuring a delightful texture that impresses every time. Simple to follow, this easy meatball recipe will elevate your spaghetti night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup 4C bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Your favorite tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 4C bread crumbs and milk. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb.
- Add ground beef, egg, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- In a large pot, heat your tomato sauce over medium heat.
- Carefully place meatballs in the simmering sauce, covering them completely.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meat to prevent toughness.
- For richer flavor, combine ground beef with pork.
- Moisten 4C bread crumbs with milk beforehand.
- Simmer meatballs in sauce for flavor infusion.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: 4C bread crumbs meatballs, homemade meatball recipe, easy meatball recipe, spaghetti and meatballs, comfort food