Description
A delightful recipe for Christmas Eve Meatballs that brings festive flavors to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot with pasta or on their own as an appetizer.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian