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Tender Italian Beef Meatballs

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Delicious and heartwarming Italian meatballs made with tender beef and flavorful herbs, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound 80/20 ground chuck
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely grated or minced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or pressed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for topping)
  • Olive oil (for skillet preparation)

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients.
  2. Soak the breadcrumbs in whole milk for about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix the soaked breadcrumbs, ground chuck, Parmesan, egg, herbs, pepper, onion, salt, and garlic together.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  5. Preheat the skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  6. Sauté the meatballs for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Cook through by lowering the heat, covering the skillet, and simmering for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Avoid overworking the meat mixture to prevent tough meatballs. For extra flavor, consider adding Worcestershire sauce or crushed red pepper.

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