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At Home New Year’s Eve Dinner – Christmas Eve Meatballs

Christmas Eve Meatballs

Delicious Christmas Eve Meatballs for an At Home New Year’s Eve Dinner that impresses with flavors and textures.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Garnish
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add crushed tomatoes with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and let them soak for five minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken, or add your favorite vegetables for a twist.

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