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meatball skillet recipe

Delicious Meatball Skillet Recipe Ready in 40 Minutes

This meatball skillet recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup plain or Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Plate

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until just combined.
  2. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a plate.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear meatballs until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
  4. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, cover, and cook until melted.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 20g

Notes

This dish is versatile; consider swapping ground beef for turkey or adding in vegetables like bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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