Basil and Garlic Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs. ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic – chopped fine
- ¼ cup fresh basil – chopped fine
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Italian style bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese – grated
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- Canola oil for frying
Directions
- Combine all of the above ingredients in a bowl and mix. Form the mixture into desired sized meatballs.
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with a ¼ inch of canola oil.
- Add the meatballs; but do not overcrowd the pan. Cook until a nice golden color forms on the meatballs and then turn to continue cooking on all sides. When the meatball becomes firm it is cooked. The less firm the less cooked it will be.
- Serve with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, cut fresh basil and red sauce if desired.
Adding to Planner
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 344g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 771 | |
| Calories from Fat 483 | 63% |
| Total Fat 53.6g | 67% |
| Saturated Fat 21.52g | 86% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 296mg | 99% |
| Sodium 684mg | 28% |
| Potassium 797mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 11.67g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.89g | 1% |
| Protein 56.89g | 91% |
