Lean Beef Meatballs

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Lean Beef Meatballs.  My first attempt at making meatballs … not too shabby!  This was spun from an online recipe: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/meatball-recipe/ (Note:  I have not interacted with any of the authors of this site, but this recipe appears to be one of the simplest and most accommodating out there)

I don’t remember where I first tried meatballs, but somehow found myself on the hunt for good meatballs.  So, I finally decided to try making this myself.  Found multiple recipes online, chose this one, added my own aspects to it, and will continue to finesse. 

Let me know what you think with a comment + rating on this recipe, and I’ll love to see your creation.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 80% lean ground beef (or half ground pork) – O.G. I used 85%/15% lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs – O.G. I substituted with crushed butter crackers
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion – O.G. I love onions, used 1/2 cup of red
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic – O.G. I skipped this
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (optional) – O.G. I skipped this

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray. 
  2. Combine the meat, egg, cracker crumbs, cheese, salt, onion, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir just until combined, do not over mix. Add a Tablespoon or two of water (or stock), as needed to keep mixture wet. 
  3. Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat. Then form into 1 1/2″  balls and place on the pan. 
  4. Bake uncovered for 17-20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. 

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I’m Oiza (pronounced Oy-yee-za) … Corporate Finance professional by day, and Foodie at all times! I love to cook, visit new food establishments, and explore avenues to discover or invent. A new food blogger as of 2021, I plan on sharing my adventures in the kitchen, and look forward to this evolving into a forum for an exchange of fun ideas. Being born in Atlanta Georgia, growing up through my teenage years in Nigeria, West Africa, and privileged to travel the world during my adult years, I’ve become exposed to various cuisines over the years. In Nigeria, my siblings and I experienced having a little farm behind our house, with all sorts of vegetables, the likes of corn, greens, and tomatoes. On Saturdays, we were co-farmers prepping, planting, tending to, and harvesting crop, which didn’t feel like a chore (most of the time ;). Spending time in the kitchen, I wanted to be front and center, quickly getting accustomed to mixing things up in a sauce pan, and becoming savvy at making certain dishes. Fast-forward many years, I got to travel for work/leisure to all but 2 continents, and have seen a good amount of the US, including neighboring Islands. While on these travel escapades, seeking out the best places to eat made (makes) for fun adventures. I’ve picked up tips here and there, finessing likes/dislikes … recently learning how to bake from scratch! (I’m more of a Cook than a Baker). All in all, I couldn’t help but gain an appreciation for good food through-out my life. Recently spending time with family over the holidays, my brother prodded me to share the love I have for cooking … And a few weeks later, here we are with www.mycraftymeals.com Blog.

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