Healthy Ground Beef Recipes: Classic Sicilian Meatballs
Make the most juicy and flavorful Sicilian meatballs with a package of lean ground beef and some flavor boosters. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 213kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, pepper, and milk.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and place over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and brown on all sides. Reduce the heat to low and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 160F.
- Toss them through your favorite marinara sauce.
Video
Notes
TO STORE: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to one week.
TO FREEZE: Place the cooked and cooled meatballs in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to six months.
TO REHEAT: Microwave the filling in 30-second spurts until warm and sizzling.
Tips for choosing ground beef
- Check the fat-to-lean ratio. All the recipes in this post work best with 90/10 (90% lean, 10% fat) or 93/7 (93% lean, 7% fat).
- Choose the freshest beef. The raw ground beef should be bright red in color (almost cherry red). Avoid anything faint or brown.
- Packaging tips. Avoid meat NOT chilled and/or has excess liquid in the packaging.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg | NET CARBS: 6g