Ground Beef Meatball Recipe

 

 

Learn how to make traditional ground beef meatballs, just like grandma used to make them. With this easy recipe, you'll discover how to make meatballs, the classic little meatballs that you can then use with pasta, with sauce, as an appetizer, or however you like.

Meatballs are the ideal way to get kids to eat this type of food, so discover on RecetasGratis how to season them and how to make ground beef meatballs, a traditional recipe, to give them the texture and consistency that good homemade meatballs should have.

 Serves 2, 30 minutes. Main Course. Easy Difficulty
Additional Features: Low-cost, Fried

Ingredients:
500 grams of ground beef
2 eggs
1 onion
3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
Flour
1 pinch of oregano
1 pinch of garlic powder
1 tablespoon of fresh parsley
Salt (to taste)

Utensils:
Bowl
Frying pan (optional) 
Pot 

How to Make Ground Beef Meatballs:

To make these homemade meatballs, you can use beef or ask the butcher for a mix of beef and pork. If you choose the latter, the ideal ratio is 70% beef and 25% pork. The mix will make the meatballs juicier thanks to the pork. If you prefer to use chicken, check out our chicken meatball recipe.

To begin the meatball recipe, place the meat in a large enough bowl and mix it with the eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, seasonings, and parsley. The onion and parsley should be finely chopped. If you're allergic to eggs, you can omit this ingredient.

Tip: 

To enhance the flavor of the meatballs, sauté the chopped onion beforehand.

 

 

Add a little flour to the mixture until it becomes malleable and compact. The amount varies according to taste, but one or two tablespoons should be enough. Check the seasoning and adjust the seasoning or salt to the easy meatball recipe if necessary.

To make easy meatballs, form the meat into balls and roll them in breadcrumbs. If the meat doesn't hold together, you can add more flour and knead.

Now that you know how to prepare meatballs, you can cook them in sauce or fry them. For the latter, simply fry them in hot oil until golden brown. However, if you prefer to make meatballs in sauce, 

 This ground beef meatball recipe is delicious, and as you can see, no matter which option you choose, finishing them is very simple. Now that you know how to make beef meatballs, all that's left is for you to add your own personal touch to the recipe and tell us how they turned out. Enjoy!

Tricks for Making Perfect Meatballs

 
When it comes to knowing how to make meatballs, it's important to keep in mind a series of tricks that can help us make the difference between good meatballs and perfect ones. One of the most important is the use of breadcrumbs and flour. Although many meatball recipes use only bread, flour provides extra consistency and, subsequently, a crunchy texture. That said, let's look at more tricks and recommendations:

Spices enhance the flavor of meatballs, so let your imagination run wild, add more, and experiment. In addition to oregano, garlic, and parsley, we recommend pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
If you're allergic to eggs, replace them with a little milk or meat broth, as this will make the dough more compact and the meatballs juicier.
As we've already mentioned, sautéing onions also enhances the flavor of the meatball recipe.
To ensure all the meatballs are the same size, a foolproof trick is to use an egg cup. If you don't have one, you can use a spoon to always scoop out the same portion of meat.
Coating the meatballs helps to set the dough and adds extra crunch. Ideally, coat with breadcrumbs, wheat flour, or cornstarch. 

Nutritional Value (per serving)

 
Calories: 79 kcal
Protein: 61 g
Fat: 54 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fiber: 1.5 g