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Easy Pan Fried Meatballs

This easy pan fried meatball recipe is my "go to" whenever I want juicy delcious meatballs made easy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish/ Beef
Cuisine: American Italian
Servings: 20 meatballs
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 large non stick frying pan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
  • olive oil for pan frying

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Mix with hands until blended but do not overmix.
  • Shape into about 18 to 20 meatballs, making sure all are evenly sized.
  • Pour a few tablespoons of oil into the frying pan so that the bottom is covered with about ¼ inch of oil. Heat pan on medium high heat then add half the meatballs, making sure the pan is not too crowded. Cook about 7 to 8 minutes making sure to turn on each side so that the meatballs are fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Repeat with remaining meatballs and add a bit more oil if necessary.
  • After meatballs are cooked, drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with any type of sauce or add to soup or a pot of sauce.

Notes

3 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs (parsley or basil) can be added to the meatballs in place of the dried Italian seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg