The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have

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Simple meatball seasonings make these meatballs extra tasty. They're full of spice and sautéed to perfection. I usually serve mine with spaghetti, but I've also served them with BBQ sauce and rice on the side.

Submitted by BEARNESTA
Updated on April 25, 2024
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A bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce, topped with meatballs and parmesan cheese
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ¾ cup crushed seasoned croutons

  • ¼ cup chopped sweet onion

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Mix ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl until well combined.

    A large bowl of ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning mixed together

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  3. Form mixture into meatballs by hand.

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  4. Melt butter in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in the hot skillet. Cook, turning constantly, until desired doneness is reached, about 20 minutes.

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  5. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for well done.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336 Calories
23g Fat
10g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 482mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 426mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.