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Meatball Recipe No Breadcrumbs

A delicious and low-carb meatball recipe that delivers flavor without the need for breadcrumbs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Cooking thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients on the counter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the meatballs to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them.
  6. Cook the meatballs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  7. Use a cooking thermometer to check if the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 160°F.
  8. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.

Notes

These meatballs are delicious on their own or served with marinara sauce.