Meaty Meatballs

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Hearty Italian meatballs packed with savory beef, breadcrumbs, and eggs, finished in a buttery sauce—perfect for family dinners, pizza toppings, or cozy pasta nights.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, and eggs by hand.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Roll the meat mixture into 2‑inch meatballs.
  4. Place the meatballs in the hot oil.
  5. Fry for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

282 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 19.9g 25% DV
Carbs 20.7g 8% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 232mg 10% DV
Potassium 204mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 95.8mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 221.5mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 63mg 5% DV
Iron 1mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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