Stovetop Meatballs
Stovetop Meatballs
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 1 egg
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup flax seed powder, (or breadcrumbs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 jar marinara sauce, of choice
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- as needed fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- as needed Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, 1 egg, 1/2 cup finely diced white onion, 3 minced cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup flax seed powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Form the meatball mixture into approximately 10 large meatballs. Place the formed meatballs on a piece of parchment paper and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Pour the entire jar of marinara sauce into a large skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Carefully nestle the prepared meatballs into the simmering marinara sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Cover the skillet with a lid and continue to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 25 min
- 7
Remove the lid from the skillet. Gently flip the meatballs to ensure even cooking and stir the sauce to reincorporate any separated fat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Allow the meatballs to simmer uncovered for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. This will help the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
To serve, spoon the rich marinara sauce generously over the meatballs. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
These stovetop meatballs are delicious served with fresh pasta or alongside a crisp side salad.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Stovetop Meatballs
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 1 egg
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup flax seed powder, (or breadcrumbs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 jar marinara sauce, of choice
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- as needed fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- as needed Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, 1 egg, 1/2 cup finely diced white onion, 3 minced cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup flax seed powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Form the meatball mixture into approximately 10 large meatballs. Place the formed meatballs on a piece of parchment paper and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Pour the entire jar of marinara sauce into a large skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Carefully nestle the prepared meatballs into the simmering marinara sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Cover the skillet with a lid and continue to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 25 min - 7
Remove the lid from the skillet. Gently flip the meatballs to ensure even cooking and stir the sauce to reincorporate any separated fat.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Allow the meatballs to simmer uncovered for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. This will help the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
To serve, spoon the rich marinara sauce generously over the meatballs. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
These stovetop meatballs are delicious served with fresh pasta or alongside a crisp side salad.