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Close-up of Garlic Butter Meatballs in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.

Garlic Butter Meatballs


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Tender meatballs coated in a rich garlic butter sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  6. Stir in parsley.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • These meatballs are great served with pasta or as an appetizer.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: garlic butter meatballs, easy meatballs, beef meatballs, quick dinner, appetizer meatballs