Easy Homemade Beef Meatballs Recipe
These tender and juicy beef meatballs are a breeze to make and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick weekday meal, they're simmered in a rich tomato sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience. Say goodbye to store-bought frozen meatballs and hello to this easy homemade version!
Servings: 6
Calories: 457kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor for mincing onion
- Large non-stick pan
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion minced
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
- 26 oz pasta sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, bread crumbs, water, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Form the meat mixture into balls and place them in the pan.
- Cook meatballs for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour the pasta sauce over the meatballs.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs over pasta or enjoy them as is.
Notes
- Use a food processor to mince the onion quickly and efficiently.
- These meatballs pair wonderfully with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg