Marry Me Meatballs
Marry Me Meatballs are a delightful culinary experience featuring tender meatballs enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. This romantic dish combines lean ground beef, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, creating a flavorful masterpiece perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, these meatballs are sure to win hearts at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, chicken broth, and oregano. Simmer gently.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and let them soak for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg