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Tender Italian Beef Meatballs

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Juicy and flavorful beef meatballs infused with Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound 80/20 ground chuck
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely grated or minced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or pressed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for topping)
  • Olive oil (for skillet preparation)

Instructions

  1. Soak the breadcrumbs in whole milk for about 5 minutes until fully absorbed.
  2. Add ground chuck, beaten egg, dried Italian herbs, black pepper, minced onion, garlic, sea salt, and Parmesan cheese to the soaked breadcrumbs.
  3. Combine the mixture gently until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Shape about 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture into balls and place them on a plate.
  5. Preheat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Cook meatballs, turning gently, until golden brown and cooked through (approximately 5 minutes per side).
  7. Transfer cooked meatballs to a platter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra tenderness, add a splash of water to the meat mixture. Allow the mixture to sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor.

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