Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas Eve Meatballs. Juicy and tender, they are infused with rich flavors and served in a savory marinara sauce. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, these meatballs promise to create lasting memories around the dinner table. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add crushed tomatoes with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and let them soak for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg